The Caribbean Economics in an Era of Free Trade - Tapa dura

This book is concerned with the impact of economic globalization and an unregulated global market system on the Caribbean economies. The book is in three parts. Part 1 examines theoretical issues and includes an assessment of recent globalization trends, the limits of globalization, and the question of uneven development. Part 2 considers alternative policy solutions including interventionist alternatives, effective monetary strategies and innovative tourism strategies. Part 3 focuses on Jamaica and the Bahamas. Overall, this book provides a rich menu for alternative economic policies in the Caribbean at the turn of the century.