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What is Driving Tourism Flows to the ECCU - December 2017

Dec 31,2017

- Kareem Martin and Peter G Abraham Jr

This study uses a gravity model framework to model tourism demand in the Eastern Caribbean. We analyse data from the territories of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union over the period 2000 – 2016. The findings show that traditional gravity model variables are significant in explaining tourism demand in the ECCU.

Grenada's Home-Grown Structural Adjustment Programme 2014 to 2016 - October 2017

Oct 01,2017

- Kendall Alexander; Chevanne Britton; Shari Joseph; Sheldon Noel; Najay Parke; Dr. Kari Grenade; and Zanna Barnard

This paper examines Grenada’s experience with its IMF-supported Home-Grown Structural Adjustment Programme over the period 2014-2016. The paper evinces useful insights for other small developing economies in terms of good practices in fiscal consolidation; fiscal governance; structural reforms; and engagement of a wide cross-section of stakeholders in policymaking.

Determinants of Creditless Recoveries in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union - October 2016

Oct 01,2016

- Beverly Lugay and Shernnel J Thompson

The 2007/2008 global economic crisis, which had its roots in the financial system, severely affected the ECCU through its impact on tourism, foreign direct investment and remittances.

Working Papers Series: The Role of Brazil in Regional Trade

Mar 01,2016

- Beverley Labadie and Zanna Barnard

Through detailed data and case study analysis, this paper examines any potential for further trade in goods and services between Brazil and ECCU member states. The paper concludes that the partial scope agreement with St Kitts and Nevis affords the opportunity for other ECCU member countries to be assented to the agreement.

Sovereign Wealth Funds - A Model for Citizenship by Investment Programmes in the ECCU - March 2016

Mar 01,2016

- Beverley P Labadie and Shernnel J Thompson

This edition of the Working Paper Series contains research work on Sovereign Wealth Funds and Risk and Capital Adequacy

The Role of Brazil in Regional Trade - March 2016

Mar 01,2016

- Eastern Caribbean Central Bank

Working Paper Series, Special Edition - 2016 to 2018

Jan 31,2016

- Eastern Caribbean Central Bank

Working Paper Series: Special Edition 2015

Dec 01,2015

- Peter Abraham Jr, Calvin R Duggins, Kareem Martin, Owen Fisher

This is a special edition of the Working Paper Series, which features research undertaken by Interns. The research areas are Modelling Tourism Demand; Crowdfunding; Measuring Productivity of Commercial Banks; Effectiveness of Fiscal Consolidation

Working Paper Series, Special Edition - December 2015

Dec 01,2015

- Mr Peter Abraham Jr

The World Tourism Organization (WTO) contends that in 1996 tourism became the single largest industry and employer in the world, with a gross output of US$3.5 trillion.

Working Paper Series: Special Edition 2014

Sep 01,2014

- Oscar George, Calvin Duggins, and Rushaine Goulbourne

This is a special edition of the Working Paper Series, which features research undertaken by Interns. The research areas are Trade Policy, Opportunities for ECCU Tourism and Specialisation vs Diversification

Working Paper Series, Special Editon - September 2014

Sep 01,2014

- MR OSCAR GEORGE

Many proponents of the Canada-CARICOM Free Trade Agreement (FTA) firmly assert that it should potentially enhance the trading relationship between both parties by a variety of avenues.

Working Paper Series, Volume 1 - March 2014

Mar 01,2014

- Zanna Barnard, Ronald James and Allister Hodge, Garfield Riley

This edition of the Working Paper Series contains research titles including A Critical Assessment of the Theoretical Framework of IMF Adjustment Programmes; Accommodation, Occupancy Rates and ECCU Tourism Development; and Has the Credit-GDP Relationship Changed.

Working Paper Series, Volume 3 - September 2013

Sep 01,2013

- Beverly Lugay, Martina Regis, Garfield Riley

This edition of the Working Paper Series contains research titles including Leveraging ICTS to Spur Economic Growth and Development; Collective Investment Schemes as an Alternative for Small Investors; Diagnostics, Constraints, Facilitation - The Economic Growth Process.

Working Paper Series, Special Edition - September 2013

Sep 01,2013

- Junius Olivier, Stephanie Gustave, Kurt Gustave, Rhina Meade

This is a special edition of the Working Paper Series, which features research undertaken by interns. The research areas are Size and Performance of the Public Sector; The Environment within the context of Sustainable Development; Addressing the Issues of Governance; Nexus between Education and Skills Training, Research and Development and Economic Growth.

Working Papers Series: Special Edition, Interns 2013

Sep 01,2013

- Mr Junius Olivier, Ms Stephanie Gustave, Mr Kurt Gustave, Ms Rhina Meade

The ECCU’s1 fiscal situation has severely worsened since its strong performance in the 1990s.

Working Paper Series, Volume 2 - June 2013

Jun 01,2013

- Janai Leonce and Kevin Hope, Allister Hodge, ECCU Task Force on Debt, Growth and Development

This edition of the Working Paper Series contains research titles including The ECCU Debt Carrying Capacity; Is there really a link between Debt and Economic Growth; Public Sector Debt in the ECCU: Profile and Evolution

Working Paper Series: Special Edition 2012

Sep 01,2012

- Karlia Jones, Shineco Sutherland, Terral Mapp

This is a special edition of the Working Paper Series, which features research undertaken by interns. The research areas are Does Public Domestic Debt Crowd Out Private Sector Investment; Stimulating Growth: Leveraging the EPA to Enhance Growth of the Knowledge-Based Creative Industries; and Assessing the Responsiveness and Stability of Tax Systems.

Working Papers Series: Special Edition, September 2012

Sep 01,2012

- Karlia Jones

Investment fuelled by the private sector is recognized as a catalyst for attaining the twin goals of broad based sustainable economic development and poverty alleviation as investment allows for entrepreneurship and employment creation opportunities that increase incomes for the poor and rich alike (Olweny et al. 2012).

Working Paper Series, Volume 1 - June 2012

Jun 01,2012

- Kamilah Anderson, Janai Leonce, Allister Hodge

This edition of the Working Paper Series contains research titles including Financial Stability in the ECCU: Developing Early Warning Systems and a Financial Stability Index; Commercial Lending Rates in the ECCU; A Nexus Between Competition, Efficiency and Bank Soundness.

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