A Global Americans Review of Development and Stabilization in Small Open Economies
Worrell’s Development Stabilization in Small Open Economies is highly recommended not only for Caribbeanists, but also those interested in challenges faced by small open economies, students, and policymakers—including those in multinational organizations.
Suriname’s Tough Road Ahead
The February 2023 riots reflect the pains of a country going through a profound transition. Suriname is struggling through economic difficulties while still waiting for its oil taps to open meaningfully…
Argentina’s Uncertain Future: Fernández, the IMF, and the Opposition after the Midterms
Argentina’s midterm elections dealt a historic blow to President Alberto Fernández and his Frente de Todos coalition. What does the opposition’s new Senate majority mean for governance in Argentina?
What to expect from the Nicaraguan elections
To be clear, November 7 is a complete farce. Rather than anything resembling a democratic election, the events of that day will approximate a coronation ceremony.
Avances y retos económicos
Si no hay un mayor dinamismo exportador en Colombia, la economía se frenará o incluso la política económica tendrá que frenarla.
Opposition surges in Argentine primary elections, in blow to Fernández
Amid record low voter turnout, President of Argentina Alberto Fernández and his ruling Frente de Todos coalition suffered an unexpected setback Sunday in the Primarias, Abiertas, Simultáneas y Obligatorias (PASO) primaries, losing ground to the opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition nationwide.
Economic crisis in Suriname: What’s next?
Suriname is part of the Guyana-Suriname Basin, often called the “Holy Grail” of oil and gas. However, the country is in the midst of a severe economic crisis. Sadly, Suriname has been here before.
Significant but insufficient progress in financial support for developing countries
Recent events—in particular, last April’s meeting of the Bretton Woods institutions (that is, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF))—have generated significant advances in international financial cooperation, particularly in support of developing countries. Such support remains crucial, as a large number of low- and middle-income countries continue to be severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis while economic recovery efforts are very uneven, as underscored by the IMF in its World Economic Outlook.
Guillermo Lasso inaugurated as President of Ecuador
On Monday, Guillermo Lasso took office as President of Ecuador, using his inaugural presidential address to underscore his commitment to reviving an economy battered by the COVID-19 pandemic and years of painful austerity.
El apoyo financiero a los países en desarrollo
Las últimas semanas han traído noticias positivas en materia de cooperación financiera internacional, gracias, en gran medida, a cambios en las posiciones de Estados Unidos bajo la administración Biden. Varias representan apoyos a los países en desarrollo.