Economic Survey of the Caribbean 2017

30 January 2018 | Publication

Work area(s)

Economic development

Topic(s)

Economic growth Economic indicators and projections Employment Macroeconomics Terms of trade

Economic Survey of the Caribbean 2017

- Author: Alleyne, Dillon; Hendrickson, Michael; McLean, Sheldon; Pantin, Machel; Skerrette, Nyasha; Charles, Don
- Physical description: 56 páginas.
- Publisher: ECLAC, Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean
- UN symbol (Signature): LC/TS.2017/140
- Date: 30 January 2018

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Abstract

Although the growth performance has been mixed in the Caribbean year, on averaged the economies posted an economic growth of 0.7 per cent in 2016. The goods producers achieved -3.1 per cent growth, due to weak commodity prices. While the service producers achieved 2.1 growth. Despite the anemic growth performance, the region managed to decrease its unemployment rate to 11.2 per cent in 2016, relative to the 15.2 per cent experienced in the previous year.

Table of contents

  • Abstract. -- Subregional analysis and performance. -- Country briefs.

SDG(s)

8. Decent work and economic growth 1. No poverty 10. Reduce inequalities 17. Partnership for the goals

Subregional headquarter(s) and office(s)

Subregional Headquarters, Port of Spain