Recent Working Papers

* The ADBI Working Paper series is a continuation of the formerly named Discussion Paper series; the numbering of the papers has continued without interruption or change.

Enhancing Biodiversity Through Market-Based Strategy: Organic Agriculture
Authors: Marie Mondeil and Sununtar Setboonsarng

The diversity of plant genetic resources from which the world’s food crops are derived is steadily declining, due in part to the reliance of modern agriculture on a limited number of improved varieties. This paper argues that a comprehensive system of market-based incentives is necessary to ensure that smallholder farmers continue to conserve the world’s plant genetic resources.

Read Working Paper 155.

Why was Japan Hit So Hard by the Global Financial Crisis?
Authors: Masahiro Kawai and Shinji Takagi

The authors of this paper use vector autoregression analysis to investigate the effects of the global financial crisis on the real economy. They find that Japan has become more responsive to global shocks due to the changing structure of its trade and economy, and make appropriate policy recommendations.

Read Working Paper 153.