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.

Investments Needed for New Digital Platforms for Filipino Creatives, Say Speakers at Forum on the Philippine Arts, Media, Entertainment, and Advertising Sector

July 28th, 2021|

CRC in the Digital Sector -- With Filipino creatives making waves around the world, there’s little question that the country’s creatives are among the best in the world, agreed the speakers at a forum ... continue reading

Hinay hinay pero kanunay: Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas on not rushing the fourth industrial revolution in the Philippines

March 29th, 2022|

"Hinay hinay pero kanunay": Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas on not rushing the fourth industrial revolution in the Philippines. “I have toned down the enthusiasm about the coming ... continue reading