Damien King

In February 4 2010, the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) entered into a 27-month Stand-By Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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This brief highlights the most pressing tax reform measures that would benefit the Jamaican economy.

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MIGRATION studies have all alluded to the inherent migratory tendency of man. Theoretical explanations give credence to the push-pull dynamic that is responsible for this migratory pattern.

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Research paper on EPA released

Research paper on EPA released

THE first research published on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on an empirical analysis of the controversial trade agreement that was signed in 2008 has been released.

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA): Towards a New Era for Caribbean Trade

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA): Towards a New Era for Caribbean Trade

The first research published on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that comprises an objective empirical analysis of the controversial trade agreement that was signed in 2008 has recently bee

EPA Not So Momentous After All, Study Says

EPA Not So Momentous After All, Study Says

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sep 13, 2010 (IPS) - Almost two years after the controversial and sweeping trade pact known as an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) was signed between the Europe

CaPRI estimates 5% savings from JDX

CaPRI estimates 5% savings from JDX

The CaPRI researchers note that Jamaica's high and unsustainable indebtedness is primarily due to liabilities contracted outside of central government, and that real interest payments have accounted for a minor three per cent of GDP since 1996.