Caribbean growth in an international perspective :: the Role of Tourism and Size /

After earlier success, growth performance in most Caribbean countries has been disappointing since the early 1990s. With slower growth, output has fallen behind that of relevant comparator countries. This paper analyzes the growth experience of the Caribbean countries from a cross country perspectiv...

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1. Verfasser: Thacker, Nita
Körperschaft: International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Department
Weitere Verfasser: Acevedo, S. (Sebastian), Perrelli, Roberto
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: [Washington, D.C.] : International Monetary Fund, ©2012.
Schriftenreihe:IMF working paper ; WP/12/235.
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Zusammenfassung:After earlier success, growth performance in most Caribbean countries has been disappointing since the early 1990s. With slower growth, output has fallen behind that of relevant comparator countries. This paper analyzes the growth experience of the Caribbean countries from a cross country perspective. Three findings stand out. First, the slowdown in growth is explained more by a decline in productivity rather than a lack of investment. Second, tourism has been a significant contributor to higher growth (through both capital accumulation and productivity) and lower output volatility, and in many countries there is scope for further expansion of this sector. Third, the small size and the fact that most of these countries are islands have limited growth. Policies aimed at improving productivity, further development of the tourism sector, and regional integration could pay dividends in terms of higher growth in the region.
Beschreibung:Title from PDF title page (IMF Web site, viewed Sept. 28, 2012).
"Western Hemisphere Department."
"September 2012."
Beschreibung:1 online resource (35 pages).
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references.
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