Article(electronic)July 10, 2015

Dutch disease in the Lao economy: Diagnosis and treatment

In: International area studies review: IASR, Volume 18, Issue 4, p. 403-423

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Abstract

Searching for evidence of Dutch disease in the Lao economy, we do find some of its symptoms, though they are not very strong. Accordingly, we propose some policy options to mitigate its effects and ensure the sustainable development of the Lao economy: (a) invest the revenues from the booming resource-intensive exports, foreign direct investment and official development assistance in infrastructure and education; (b) reduce import barriers against capital and equipment imports; (c) establish a natural resource fund and a foreign exchange equalisation fund; (d) actively participate in regional trade agreements for advanced technologies and domestic reform; (e) establish a comprehensive bank for efficient trade and investment activities. Above all, we strongly suggest public sector reform to increase transparency in governance.

Languages

English

Publisher

Center for International Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Nurimedia Co., Ltd.)

ISSN: 2049-1123

DOI

10.1177/2233865915595155

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