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    U.S. direct investments in Philippine manufacturing industry
    (1965-08) Surapath, Tiamchai; Gregorio, Reynaldo J.
    This study, in particular, is an inquiry into the trends and role of U.S. direct investments in Philippine manufacturing industry, their nature and effects on the course of Philippine industrial development from 1954 to 1963. It is an analysis of a complex problem as regards the role of American investments in Philippine economic development. Until recently, the issue related to economic relations between the Philippines and the United States has been given increasing attention. Several economic aspects have been brought under close examination and re-examination. Much has been discussed with regard to the pros and cons of foreign investment in general and American investment for that matter in particular, such that this issue has virtually become, more often than not, a controversial and often misunderstood subject. This is some sort of misgivings despite the fact that the Philippines, having vigorously pursued on the socio-economic development program as such, needs imperatively the assistance from foreign capital for the high attainment of her economic development. And yet, it seems that little effort has been done towards that direction as regards such urgent need. American capital, on the other hand, does not flow into the Philippines in such a substantial amount as it might be expected notwithstanding the high profitability of investment, privileges and several advantageous positions it already enjoyed over the Philippine atmosphere, due to the changing local attitude towards foreign capital. The emergence of the local entrepreneurial class and its consequential effects with which it brings about, in connection with the economic nationalism sentiment that prevails, have rendered, to some extent, unfavorable climate and undesirable consequence. It is important therefore that the significant aspect of this controversial subject be clarified and a better mutual understanding be brought about to give an assurance that there is definitely a more appropriate and logical way to achieve the better partners for economic progress. Foreign capital in the Philippines is essentially American. And U.S. direct investments in Philippine manufacturing industry in particular have been fast becoming the most prominent sector; accordingly, several aspects of American investment in this sector are deliberately scrutinized and evaluated in this study. A number of hitherto untapped economic and statistical sources have been utilized to support the analysis. The net result of the study provides grounds for valid arguments as regards the praises and defects of U.S. direct investments in Philippine manufacturing industry, such that some but most appropriate measures and policies governing them can be expected to materialize with the end in view to utilize such investments to the fullest extent for ultimate benefits of the Philippine economic development.
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    The determinants of life insurance demand in Philippine households
    (2016-06) Cervantes, John Jay Joshua N. ; Marqueses, Chrizzelle T. ; Pajaron, Marjorie C.
    The market for life insurance is a major institution of the financial sector, with the ability to provide various financial services and investment opportunities for consumers. The factors governing why people choose to invest in insurance remain indistinct.This paper seeks to identify the determinants of the demand of life insurance, through life insurance premiums, in Philippine households. In particular, it examines the expenditures of the households and its effects on a family’s desire to have an insurance coverage. Our test on a cross-sectional data from 2009 PH Family Income and Expenditures Survey asserts that households which have more medical and human capital investments demand more insurance. Specifically, households with an income of approximately Php 126,000 and above were seen to have significant insurance consumption. The research also shows that the household type, household heads’ occupations, and age are all robust predictors of life insurance demand. Media exposure and smoking appears to have minimal effects on a household’s decision whether to purchase life insurance products or not.These are consistent with the results established using GLS, FE and RE methods. We also found out that families obtain insurance coverage generally through participation in the labor force. In addition, high dependency ratios and increased wealth and revenues received by the households make them more risk averse. Political and economic stability contribute to strengthening the insurance consumption for a certain populace.It is recommended that future studies focus on the different cultural factors that may possibly influence the households’ saving motives as well as their preferences for healthcare investments.
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    A financial study of the invesments and return rates in the tourism industry (1974-1981)
    (1984-01) Siazon, John Arnie Ancheta; Parfan, Rodolfo Vergara Jr.
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    A study of the domestic sector investments in the Philippines
    (1996-03) De la Cruz, Maria Cristina W.; Guballa, Maria Rose Beatriz B.; Fabella, Raul V.