How well do subnational borrowing regulations work ? (ADB Institute)

http://www.adb.org/publications/how-well-do-subnational-borrowing-regulations-work

Forms of government decentralization and institutional quality: evidence from a large sample of nations (ADB Institute)

http://www.adb.org/publications/government-decentralization-institutional-quality-evidence-large-sample-nations

Openness and urbanization: the case of the People's Republic of China (ADB Institute)

http://www.adb.org/publications/openness-and-urbanization-case-prc

Housing policies in Singapore (ADB Institute)

http://www.adb.org/publications/housing-policies-singapore

Kuroda should rethink the quest for 2 percent inflation (ADB Institute)

The Bank of Japan had a difficult start into 2016. The latest data shows that inflation in the last quarter of 2015 was lower than expected. Furthermore, doubts are increasing about the recovery of the economy. At the end of January, BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda surprised markets by announcing negative interest rates for certain commercial bank deposits at the BOJ. On March 1 Japan started to sell government bonds with a yield below zero. Market observers expect even bolder steps later this year.

http://www.asiapathways-adbi.org/2016/03/kuroda-should-rethink-the-quest-for-2-percent-inflation/

Boosting South Asia integration through the realization of dream projects (ADB Institute)

Despite strong linkages in the past during the colonial period and strong ethnic and traditional ties, South Asian countries have become increasingly more diverse since their independence. While they are geographically closely connected, this does not mean that they are well integrated. Countries in the region have vastly different sizes, populations, and topography, and there are significant differences in their economies and income per capita. The conditions, however, might be ripe for a boost in regional integration. Implementing highly visible and symbolic transport connectivity projects, which have long been considered as dream realizations, would trigger the acceleration of regional integration for the benefit of all.

http://www.asiapathways-adbi.org/2016/03/boosting-south-asia-integration-through-the-realization-of-dream-projects/

(Book) Connecting Asia: Infrastructure for Integrating South and Southeast Asia (ADB Institute)

http://www.adb.org/publications/connecting-asia-infrastructure-integrating-south-southeast-asia