1 “... outside the region. While strong linkages with Asia would help in the event of a global downturn, PICs...”

2 Subjects: “...Globalization: Finance...”

3 Subjects: “...Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009...”

4 Subjects: “...Global Warming...”

5 “.... In line with Asia’s growing role in the global economy—including through deeper financial integration...”

6 “... size and remoteness from global economic centers may have contributed to this relatively poor...”

7 “... interest rates (a proxy for global liquidity) are virtually flat during these periods. Therefore, although...”

8 “...During the global financial crisis, central banks in Pacific island countries eased monetary policy...”