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Emigration and Brain Drain : Evidence from the Caribbean
Mishra, Prachi - 2006
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012691118
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The Propensity to Remit: Macro and Micro Factors Driving Remittances to Central America and the Caribbean
Bidawi, Hussein - 2022
In contrast to expectations, remittances to Central America and the Caribbean (CAC) surprised positively during 2020 … and 2021. This study revisits the key macro indicators driving remittances, looks at the heterogeneous impacts of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015060057
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Recession and policy transmission to Latin American tourism : does expanded travel to Cuba offset crisis spillovers?
Romeu, Rafael; Wolfe, Andy - 2011
This study measures the impact of changing economic conditions in OECD countries on tourist arrivals to countries/destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. A model of utility maximization across labor, consumption of goods and services at home, and consumption of tourism services across...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009487105
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Empirical Evidence on the Effects of Tax Incentives
Klemm, Alexander - 2009
This paper considers two empirical questions about tax incentives: (1) are incentives used as tools of tax competition and (2) how effective are incentives in attracting investment? To answer these, we prepared a new dataset of tax incentives in over 40 Latin American, Caribbean and African...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012677803
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Measuring the Informal Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean
Vuletin, Guillermo Javier - 2008
This paper estimates the size of the informal economy for 32 mainly Latin American and Caribbean countries in the early 2000s. Using a structural equation modeling approach, we find that a stringent tax system and regulatory environment, higher inflation, and dominance of the agriculture sector...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012677451
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Energy Subsidies in Latin America and the Caribbean
Di Bella, Gabriel - 2015
The oil price decline creates an opportunity to dismantle energy subsidies, which escalatedwith high oil prices. This paper assesses energy subsidies in Latin America and theCaribbean-about 1.8 percent of GDP in 2011-13 (approximately evenly split betweenfuel and electricity), and about 3.8...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012678979
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Digitalization and Employment Gender Gaps During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Latin America and the Caribbean
Yang, Yuanchen - 2024
Despite its negative effects, the COVID-19 pandemic has also accelerated Latin America's digitalization. The rapid increase in connectivity and digital services was helpful in mitigating the pandemic's negative impact on the labor markets, especially for those with enough flexibility to continue...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015058765
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Crypto Assets and CBDCs in Latin America and the Caribbean: Opportunities and Risks
Appendino, Maximiliano - 2023
After providing a general overview of the nature, pros, and cons of crypto assets and CBDCs, this paper focuses on documenting their recent experience in LAC. The region records a high interest in unbacked crypto assets and stablecoins and its authorities' policy responses have varied...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015059686
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Central Bank Independence and Inflation in Latin America-Through the Lens of History
Jácome, Luis - 2022
We study the link between central bank independence and inflation by providing narrative and empiricial evidence based on Latin America's experience over the past 100 years. We present a novel historical dataset of central bank independence for 17 Latin American countries and recount the rocky...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015060099
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Macroeconomic Determinants of Remittances; Evidence From India
Gupta, Poonam - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
Remittances to India have been growing rapidly since 1991, making it one of the largest recipients of remittances. This … paper analyzes the determinants of remittances to India and finds that their growth over time can be explained by the … increase in migration and total earnings of the migrants. Remittances are also affected by the economic environment in source …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826481