The article examines fiscal policy in economic development in 9 (Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Thailand) Asian countries and discusses saving, investment, government revenues and expenditures, measures for improving budgetary position,...

The authors attempt to assess the impact of falling commodity prices to many Asian and Pacific developing countries that export primary commodities. Factors contributing to the decline on the availability of foreign exchange and domestic resources for these countries. The implications for...