Abstract
This issue features papers presented at the 19th Annual Meeting of the Philippine Economic Society and the Third National Convention on Statistics in 1982. The economic papers examine the Philippine development strategy in the 1970s, highlighting the short-lived success of its policies and the need for stronger linkages between short-term strategies and long-term goals. Discussions include the shift from inward-looking industrial policies to export incentives, the causes of stagnation in industrial growth, and the challenges faced by small- and medium-scale industries in the 1980s.The papers explore key issues in data collection and policy implementation. One paper reviews the legal mechanisms supporting invention and technology acquisition, providing insights into the Philippine patent system. Another investigates reporting errors in income surveys, revealing potential underreporting biases. The final paper evaluates the country’s evolving statistical system, identifying persistent gaps and proposing improvements for future planning
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