Paul Soegaard

Jamaica's Dilemma under the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

A Case Study of Jamaica's Economic Reform Programme and the Road to Sustained Economic Growth (2004-2014)

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Abstract Purpose. The purpose/aim of this Case Study was to research the prevalent macroeconomic factors in Jamaica for the period 2004-2014, within the context of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP) policy framework, which was governing Jamaica's economic development. Jamaica signed in 2012 a bilateral loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in support of the ERP. The objectives were to establish Jamaica's competitiveness in global perspective and identify key influence factors and determinants that affected the country's further development. Singapore's macroeconomic data and development model were referenced as comparative baseline and to derive at lessons learned. Methodology. The methodology and research approach was entirely based on secondary data review and included subject relevant quantitative economic data, qualitative Research papers, Journals and Country Surveys. Analysis techniques such as PESTEL and Porter's theories were used to identify key influencers and determinants. Research limitations. The book, research, findings and conclusions were limited by the established definitions of economic and social development (Methodology).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. November 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 161g
• ISBN-13: 9783659954825
• ISBN-10: 3659954829
• Artikelnr.: 47219990

Autorenporträt

Bsc in Civil Engineering 1987LEED AP Building Design & Construction 2012MSc in Global Management 2014Dissertation: Jamaica's Dilemma under the IMFA Case Study of Jamaica's Economic Programme & the road sustained economic growth 2004-14Professional registered Civil Engineer (PE) JamaicaManaging partner of Danish Green Technology Inc.