Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific, 2005: dealing with shocks - New York : United Nations, 2005 - xx, 263 p.

Annual review of economic and social development of the Asia Pacific. As well as the usual coverage of macroeconomic performance by region, this issue has a special focus on the dynamics of aging populations, the implications of such major demographic changes, and the policy responses being developed to meet them. Also includes a special feature to mark the International Year of Micro Credit 2005. Brunei's economy is featured in the section on Southeast Asia pp.145-196. Includes tables, statistics, and graphs.

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ASIA PACIFIC--AGING POPULATIONS
ASIA PACIFIC--DEMOGRAPHICS
ASIA PACIFIC--ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EAST ASIAxECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CENTRAL ASIAxECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SOUTH ASIAxECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SOUTHEAST ASIAxECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
OCEANIAxECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BRUNEIxECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT