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UPSE-PCED Friday Seminars – 21 Nov 2025
ABSTRACT Data from the Census of Population show that about 216 thousand in 2010 and 338 thousand in 2020 of the working-age population (15-64 years old) who had completed at least high school in those years were recent migrants in their then places of residence. While in both years those… Read More.
Dr. Capuno – Newly-elected member of the Philippine Economic Society Board of Trustees
Dr. Mendoza – UP Diliman Centennial Professorial Chair Awardee
Dr. Punongbayan – UP Diliman Centennial Professorial Chair Awardee
UPSE-PCED Friday Seminars – 14 Nov 2025
ABSTRACT The Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Act enables subscribers to retain their mobile numbers when switching to other networks. This empowers subscribers to exercise perpetual ownership of their mobile numbers and increases the incentives for network operators to attract and retain them. This paper aims to explore the implementation of… Read More.
Calling all UPSE Alumni!
Calling all UPSE Alumni!Save the date for our 2025 Annual Alumni Homecoming hosted by your Silver Jubilarians (Batch 2000) and Meet-the-Scholars Event on November 15, Saturday, at the UP School of Economics Auditorium. Attire : Modern Filipino. Let’s make memories and celebrate our journey together! [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://econ.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Balik-Econ-2025.mp4" poster="https://econ.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Balik-Econ-Nov-15-2025.jpg"… Read More.
UPSE-PCED Technical Training Series – Basic Econometrics in R (1st Sem AY25-26)
R for Beginners Introduction to R and RStudio •Data Types and Objects • Descriptive Statistics with R • Basic Statistical Tests with R • Data Management with R (tidyverse) • Data Visualization with R (ggplot2) • Regression Analysis with R. Schedule: November 22 and 29, 2025 (Saturdays) - Mr. Enrico Trinidad and November 15 and December 6, 2025 (Saturdays) - Mr. Adrian Matthew Glova | Face-to-Face, | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | RM. 114 Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei Lecture… Read More.
New Faculty Publication – Fueling the transition: The infrastructure and retrofitting hurdles to natural gas uptake
Abstract We examine how technical characteristics influence firms' decisions to adopt natural gas as an alternative fuel in their production processes. Using firm-level data, we first identify key drivers of adoption through probit models, highlighting the roles of heating equipment, cost competitiveness, and prior knowledge of natural gas. To extend… Read More.
Training on Fiscal Incidence Analysis using the CEQ Approach
𝙏𝙬𝙤-𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙀𝙌 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 The UP School of Economics (UPSE), the Philippine Center for Economic Development (PCED) and the World Bank invite graduate students, faculty, and researchers to join a two-day hands-on training on Fiscal Incidence Analysis using the Commitment to Equity (CEQ) approach.… Read More.
Applications are NOW OPEN for UPSE’s Graduate Programs. Scan the QR code to apply!
Applications are NOW OPEN for UPSE's Graduate Programs. Scan the QR code to apply! Deadline of applications: January 31, 2026, Saturday, 5:00PM. Please note: 1. Payment should be made on or before the application deadline. 2. Recommendations should be sent on or before the deadline. 3. Application fee is non-refundable. Read More.
