Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of a regional trade agreement among a group of small island developing states on trade creation and trade diversion. Design/methodology/approach: An augmented gravity model and panel data are used to estimate the trade creation and...

Purpose: This paper aims to explain the reasons for the introduction of unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) in Trinidad and Tobago and highlights potential obstacles to implementation. Design/methodology/approach: The research is based on secondary sources. The Civil Asset Recovery and management...

Purpose: This paper aims to assess the effectiveness of Jamaica’s anti-money laundering regime. Design/methodology/approach: The research is based on secondary sources. Existing laws and reports of relevant agencies were reviewed. Findings: The effectiveness of Jamaica’s anti- money...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI) and corruption. Design/methodology/approach – Data for 42 developing countries and 28 developed countries is analyzed using panel dynamic ordinary least squares....