In the context of the ongoing current global economic downturn, mobilization of foreign exchange earnings has assumed considerable importance. By adopting an augmented Solow model approach, this paper examines the long-run growth effects of Fijis inward remittances during a threedecade period...

Inward remittances have been a great support to Tongan economy. Aside from being a major source of foreign exchange earnings, they supplement domestic savings and real resources. This paper examines how remittance inflows in combination with increased financial development during a 28 year...

Remittances have been a great support to Pacific island countries (PICs). Aside from providing additions to domestic savings and hence real resources, they have been one of the major sources of foreign exchange earnings. In the context of falling exports and limited options to diversify their...

In the context of the ongoing world-wide recession and the consequent dim prospects for exports from small Pacific island countries, mobilization of foreign exchange earnings assumes considerable importance. The dependency of Samoa and Tonga on inward remittances is well known, as the two...