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Delisle Worrell . . . has written a thoughtful book that will be of value to businessmen, academics, policy analysts and others interested in the Caribbean. . . . The book covers many . . . important topics, such as regional economic integration, external debt and the growth of Caribbean manufacturing. The six technical appendices include an economic forecasting model for the Caribbean. Those who work in, or deal with, the Caribbean will find his book a valuable reference. Business EconomicsThis authoritative anthology contains papers which examine economic and monetary policy-making in the English speaking Caribbean from 1975 to 1985, during major shifts in the economies of those nations. The papers grew out of the 20th Annual Caribbean Regional Programme of Monetary Studies conference. They cover a number of areas, including money, finance, trade, payments, prices, exchange rates, and economic cooperation. This work is an excellent resource for courses in development, international economics, international business, and Latin America.The articles first focus on the uses of monetary policy in the Caribbean, ways of adjusting the balance of external payments, and the design of fiscal policy. Contributors then examine specific policies undertaken in each currency area in the region, identifying what worked and what did not. Finally, an agenda for ongoing research into the features, problems, and potentials of the Caribbean is outlined.

The papers in these volumes inevitably chart thecourse of Sir Alister's professional life and . . . I marvel at the prodigiousoutput of his intellectual journey." –Sir Shridath Ramphal, former Chancellorof the University of the West Indies, Common wealth Secretary General, Chairmanof the West Indian Commission and Director-General of the Caribbean RegionalNegotiating Machinery. Sir Alister held an unswerving belief that the onlyworkable pathway for the survival of the small countries of the Caribbean wasthrough a strategy of regional integration that would combine the synergies ofthe individual countries of the region into a collective whole.He was quite insistent aboutyouth participation and either devised or supported various initiatives toencourage a younger generation of scholars to participate directly in theregional integration project.He held numerousconsultations, commissioned a number of technical studies from universityscholars, the private sector and governmental institutions and developedstructured negotiating positions (through his blue and red negotiating books)to enable the region to speak with one voice and hold a common position in theinternational community."  –Dr. Shelton Nicholls, Senior Advisor tothe President, Caribbean Development Bank.