On behalf of all members of staff in the Department of Economics, we welcome you. By accepting you into our Department in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of the West Indies , Mona, we are recognizing both your academic achievements as well as your intellectual potential.

You are entering a Department which has a long, rich tradition of teaching and academic research, as well as outstanding contributions to both the public and the private sector throughout the Caribbean . We anticipate that you will, by your own activities, continue this important legacy.

As members of the Economics Department, we recommend that you be guided by our
Mission which is:

“to explore new frontiers of knowledge through academic research and to develop,
implement, and maintain excellent, innovative and relevant academic programmes in Economics and Statistics. We are committed to play an integral role in the struggles of Caribbean societies for sustainable economic growth and development.”

We urge you to work hard, think critically, analytically and creatively. In addition, you must develop your problem solving skills, express yourself clearly and honestly, and throughout
your university life, operate with professionalism, integrity and high levels of morality. You will also benefit from the strong links which exist between our lecturers and students. Make good use of these opportunities. We welcome, throughout your university life and even beyond, your recommendations and suggestions as to how our Department can enhance your education as well as your professional development.

Once again, welcome to the Department of Economics.

Mr. Claremont Kirton
Senior Lecturer and Head of Department