SOCIAL ECONOMICS

In the area of social economics, CRC involves a wide range of research focusing on how economics and business can – without losing their predominant concerns on getting the maximum material benefits from relatively scarce resources – still be instruments for attaining societal goals.

Eminent Filipino economist Dr. Bernardo Villegas sets the agenda for the work of CRC in this area, with a particular attention on the future of Philippine MSMEs and cooperatives, and the social contributions of businesses in education, food and agribusiness, energy, transport and logistics, infrastructure and industry, health and wellness, and the country’s emerging digital super-sector.

Project UNESCO Creative Cities: CRCFI launches research on Stakeholder Cooperation

October 25th, 2021|

Underscoring social organization including firm centrality in effecting key changes in Philippine society, Center for Research and Communications Foundation, Inc. (CRCFI), the research arm of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) recently ... continue reading

The Most Vital Sector to Invest in the Philippines Post-pandemic

August 4th, 2022|

“Where will the next Government obtain the long-term capital needed to continue improving Philippine infrastructures by making sure we are investing 5 to 6 % of our GDP in this vital sector? ... continue reading