Over-reliance on tourism ‘a worry’

Concerns are being raised about Barbados’ over-reliance on tourism and the longterm implications of its relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Professor Don Marshall, head of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Economic Studies (SALISES), and economist Professor Emeritus Michael Howard have voiced their scepticism about the sustainability of the nation’s current economic model. […] The post Over-reliance on tourism ‘a worry’ appeared first on nationnews.com.

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barbadostoday.bb - 23/Oct 12:15

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