This collection of CARICOM-specific research represents a
spectrum of writing on interrelated themes of trade, growth, debt and the
environment as it applies to development prospects in the Caribbean. The
contributors include a mix of researchers, at various levels of experience and
institutional representation, who utilize theoretical and empirical
perspectives to examine key concerns of policymakers and other stakeholders.
The editors have organized the discussions in such a way as to sequence thought
about the region which emphasizes the peculiarities of smallness and openness
in the context of a globalized world. The importance of economic integration
regionally and integration into established global production value chains are
highlighted. This type of strategy becomes obviously relevant especially in the
post-Covid-19 recovery processes. Trade and Development Issues in CARICOM
represents a point of reference for regional policymakers and thinkers to
contemplate the multifaceted nature of regional growth and development.


CONTRIBUTORS: Antonio Alleyne, Dillon Alleyne, Ramesh
Chaitoo, Anthony Gonzales, Rebecca Gookool-Bosland, Roger Hosein, Troy Lorde,
Winston Moore, Machel Pantin, Michelle Scobie, Ranita Seecharan, Damie Sinanan,
Nirvana Satnarine Singh