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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.