Professor AB Agosto participated in the two-day Economist Forum organized by the Asian Development Bank, held on January 23-24, 2025, ADB Headquarter, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. The forum featured an engaging array of topics, including macroeconomics, electricity markets, migration trends, climate change, and other pressing global issues.
Having served as a consultant for the Asian Development Bank, where Professor Agosto was involved in research on housing financial initiatives aimed at addressing housing backlogs, this forum provided a meaningful opportunity to gain new insights. The sessions will greatly enhance and foster cooperation among ADB consultants, strengthening collaboration on shared goals.
The event provided an excellent platform for exchanging knowledge, sharing cutting-edge research, and fostering discussions among economists and experts from various countries. It highlighted key challenges and opportunities faced by nations while addressing complex economic, social, and environmental concerns.
Professor Agosto found the sessions particularly insightful, offering fresh perspectives and actionable ideas that could potentially inspire future research and policy development.
Real LexEcon 