Caribbean growth in an international perspective The Role of Tourism and Size /
Thacker, Nita.
Caribbean growth in an international perspective The Role of Tourism and Size / [electronic resource] : prepared by Nita Thacker, Sebastian Acevedo, and Roberto Perrelli. - [Washington, D.C.] : International Monetary Fund, c2012. - 1 online resource (35 p.) - IMF working paper ; WP/235 . - IMF working paper ; WP/12/235. .
Title from PDF title page (IMF Web site, viewed Sept. 28, 2012). "Western Hemisphere Department." "September 2012."
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
9781475512083 (electronic bk.) 1475512082 (electronic bk.)
Economic development--Caribbean Area.
Tourism--Caribbean Area.
Industrial productivity--Caribbean Area.
Economic development.
Industrial productivity.
Tourism.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Reference
Caribbean Area.
Electronic books.
HC151 / .T43 2012eb
330.9729
Caribbean growth in an international perspective The Role of Tourism and Size / [electronic resource] : prepared by Nita Thacker, Sebastian Acevedo, and Roberto Perrelli. - [Washington, D.C.] : International Monetary Fund, c2012. - 1 online resource (35 p.) - IMF working paper ; WP/235 . - IMF working paper ; WP/12/235. .
Title from PDF title page (IMF Web site, viewed Sept. 28, 2012). "Western Hemisphere Department." "September 2012."
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
9781475512083 (electronic bk.) 1475512082 (electronic bk.)
Economic development--Caribbean Area.
Tourism--Caribbean Area.
Industrial productivity--Caribbean Area.
Economic development.
Industrial productivity.
Tourism.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Reference
Caribbean Area.
Electronic books.
HC151 / .T43 2012eb
330.9729