• The data base and documentation for Korea industrial location policies research project (Vol. 1 of 3) : Main report (through appendix 5)
    This paper describes the data base used for the Korea industrial location policy research project and provides documentation and guidelines for future users. The data base consists of a sample survey of...
    Type: Departmental Working Paper Report#: UDD86 Date: October 1, 1985 Author: Pahk,Kyuee-Ha
  • An approach to macroeconomic model building based on social accounting principles
    The paper sets out, using the example of a small comparative static model of Thailand for 1980, an approach to macro-economic model building which is based on having two versions of a social accounting...
    Type: Departmental Working Paper Report#: DRD150 Date: October 1, 1985 Author: Drud,Arne ; Grais,Wafik ; Pyatt,Frank Graham
  • The labor market in Kenya : recent evidence
    In this paper the Kenyan labor force and employment at around 1980 are examined. Then the author examines the main changes that have taken place since 1965 regarding labor supply and demand, discussing...
    Type: Departmental Working Paper Report#: DRD156 Date: October 1, 1985 Author: Fallon,Peter R.
  • Adjustment policies in socialist and private market economies
    The paper shows that although the outward oriented newly industrializing countries (NIC's) suffered cosiderably external shocks than the inward oriented NIC's and two socialist countries, Hungary and Yugoslavia,...
    Type: Departmental Working Paper Report#: DRD147 Date: October 1, 1985 Author: Balassa,Bela
  • Returns to education : a further international update and implications
    This paper updates evidence on the returns to investment in education by adding estimates for new countries and refining existing estimates to bring the total number of country cases to over 60. The new...
    Type: Journal Article Report#: REP362 Date: September 30, 1985 Author: Psacharopoulos,George
  • Financing technical education in LDCs : economic implications from a survey of training modes in the Republic of Korea
    Public educational expenditures in many LDCs are generally biased towards the formalized vocational sub-sectors. Taking South Korea as an example, vocational education within the traditional school system...
    Type: Working Paper (Numbered Series) Report#: EDT6 Date: September 30, 1985 Author: Lee,Chingboon
  • Handbook on consulting services : a guide for the World Bank staff
    This handbook is designed to guide Bank staff on the selection and use of consulting firms' services. Its contents cover both consulting services financed by the Bank (the majority of cases) and also...
    Type: Working Paper Report#: 7867 Date: September 30, 1985
  • Natural gas utilization studies : methodology and application
    As a result of an increase in natural gas development the need for an effective approach to determine the feasibility of gas exploration has to be developed. In the past the Bank has used the Gas Utilization...
    Type: Departmental Working Paper Report#: EGY24 Date: September 30, 1985 Author: Julius,Deanne S.
  • Test results on kerosene and other stoves for developing countries
    This report presents the results of a test program that evaluated the performance of kerosene and other stoves commonly used in developing countries. The tests that were completed were done for wick, gas...
    Type: Departmental Working Paper Report#: EGY27 Date: September 30, 1985
  • Issues and problems in planning and implementing industrial location policies in Korea : a planner's view
    The author, an active participant in urban and regional planning in Korea, summarizes the rationale behind the industrial decentralization policies pursued by the Korean government and illustrates key...
    Type: Departmental Working Paper Report#: UDD84 Date: September 30, 1985 Author: Won-Yong Kwon
  • Agro-industry profiles : tea
    The objective of this profile is to provide a review of the tea processing industry. It examines all aspects of the tea industry, from the production and processing of the raw material to the marketing...
    Type: Working Paper (Numbered Series) Report#: FAU15 Date: September 30, 1985
  • Annual review of project performance results (Vol. 3 of 3) : Annexes and tables
    The report presents an overview and trend analysis of the results of project evaluations made in the last six years (804 projects) and a detailed discussion of performance by sector of the same period...
    Type: IEG Evaluation Report#: 5859 Date: September 27, 1985
  • Annual review of project performance results (Vol. 1 of 3) : Overview
    The report presents an overview and trend analysis of the results of project evaluations made in the last six years (804 projects) and a detailed discussion of performance by sector of the same period...
    Type: IEG Evaluation Report#: 5859 Date: September 27, 1985
  • China - Long-term development issues and options : Agriculture to the year 2000
    China`s agricultural sector has undergone substantial change since the visit of the World Bank`s first economic mission in November 1980. The introduction of the `production responsibility system` (PRS),...
    Type: Publication Report#: 76199 Date: September 1, 1985
  • China - Economic structure in international perspective
    This report is one of six annexes to a main report entitled China: long-term development issues and options. This annex attempts to compare the composition of demand, international trade, production, employment...
    Type: Publication Report#: 76200 Date: September 1, 1985
  • Agro-industry profiles : ethanol
    The objective of this Profile is to provide a technical review of the production of ethanol, in particular from sugarcane. It explores the ethanol industry from production to uses and investment costs....
    Type: Working Paper (Numbered Series) Report#: FAU6 Date: September 1, 1985 Author: Finance and Agro-Industry Unit, Agriculture and
  • Agro-industry profiles : oil crops overview
    The objective of this Profile is to provide an overview of market and quality considerations that apply to the oil crops processing industry in general. It should be read in conjunction with the separate...
    Type: Working Paper (Numbered Series) Report#: FAU1 Date: September 1, 1985 Author: Finance and Agro-Industry Unit, Agriculture and Rural Development Department
  • Oil windfalls in a small parliamentary democracy : their impact on Trinidad and Tobago
    In common with other oil exporters, Trinidad and Tobago reaped large windfall gains after 1973. Their use was heavily influenced by its distinctive political economy, and resulted in substantial weakening...
    Type: Departmental Working Paper Report#: DRD131 Date: September 1, 1985 Author: Auty,Richard M. ; Gelb,Alan Harold
  • Institutional considerations in rural roads projects
    This paper explores institutional issues that frequently arise in rural roads projects or components. It is based upon a review of experience with some 50 World Bank-financed projects containing rural...
    Type: Staff Working Paper Report#: SWP748 Date: August 31, 1985 Author: Cook, Cynthia C. ; Beenhakker, Henri L. ; Hartwig, R
  • Panama - Structural change and growth prospects
    This report examines recent economic performance and structural adjustment in Panama. The deteriorating employment situation is discussed with respect to policy reforms in employment and labour markets....
    Type: Publication Report#: PUB5236 Date: August 31, 1985
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