Why are Vietnamese rural folk better off than their Filipino counterparts?
M. A. P. Insights Rolando T. Dy Posted on June 20, 2017 In 1998, the income per capita of Vietnam was $330 at current prices versus $1,050 for the Philippines, some 70% lower. In 2015, it was $2,100 for the former, and $2,900 for the latter, only 30% lower (World Bank). In 1993, the total poverty