PES to hold inclusive growth conference

The Philippine Economic Society (PES) is holding its 51st Annual Meeting on Friday at the Hotel Intercontinental Manila, Makati City.

With the theme “Markets and Institutions for Sustained Inclusive Growth,” the conference aims to revisit the role of efficient markets and a strong institutional framework in realizing the country’s twin goals of inclusiveness and sustainability. Top economists here and abroad shall specifically address the following questions: Are there market constraints that need to be addressed?; and Are there existing laws and institutions that hinder economic growth?