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DeLisle Worrell

Development and Stabilization in Small Open Economies

Theories and Evidence from Caribbean Experience

DeLisle Worrell

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Routledge
06 January 2023

Regional studies; Politics & government; Economic forecasting; International economics; Political economy

Series: Europa Perspectives: Emerging Economies

This book analyses and explains the nature of the economies of small countries and territories. It includes an assessment of material prosperity in 41 small open economies worldwide, with case studies focusing on the Caribbean and Central America, with a review of the development of their economies in recent decades. The volume recommends a suite of economic policy tools for the management of these economies, demonstrating how these may best be employed in economies that live and breathe through international commerce. Among observations of interest is the fact that the devaluation of the local currency of a small nation makes the country worse off; even a currency that maintains its value is little more than a trophy, of little value if it is not readily convertible into US dollars. Also, that while government policies affect international competitiveness and a small country's growth prospects, more important is how governments use additional resources to improve the quality of health and educational services. Moreover, economic windfalls such as the discovery of mineral resources seldom bring prosperity commensurate with their economic value, and never in the short run.

The volume will offer invaluable information and analysis to researchers and policy makers investigating small open economies.

By: DeLisle Worrell
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 970g
ISBN: 9781032162188
ISBN 10: 103216218X
Series: Europa Perspectives: Emerging Economies
Pages: 428
Publication Date: 06 January 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Development and Stabilization in Small Open Economies: Theories and Evidence from Caribbean Experience

'I would like to start by congratulating DeLisle Worrell for authoring such an interesting and inisghtful book.' - Professor Lino Brigugilio, Islands and Small States Institute, University of Malta 'In the Caribbean there is no discernable effort to implement ideas similar to Worrell's. Even so, in this path-breaking study he has successfully established that there is a path by which small societies can experience economic development.' - Professor Jay Mandle, Colgate University, Emeritus