This course seeks to introduce the student to the unique characteristics of the
Caribbean
economy, highlighting the challenges faced and the opportunities that beckon.A brief history of the
Caribbean
economies will precede an examination of the structure and review some of the theories that have been advances to explain the economic underdevelopment/development of the region\'s economies. The course will also review the impact of globalization on the economies of the
Caribbean
, and assess the region\'s efforts at sustainable development.
Course Assessment
Participation 5%
2 Crtical reviews of assigned readings 30%
3 Quizzes 15%
Final Exam 50%
Prescribed Texts
There is no single text for this course however, the following books will be used extensively:
Pantin, Dennis (2005) The Caribbean Economy: A Reader,
Kingston : Ian Randle Publishers
These will be supplemented by the readings highlighted for each course unit.
Course Outline
For the detailed course outline, additional readings, tutorial questions, and all other course material please log on to the OURVLE site for this course. The main sections of the course are:
