There have been numerous attempts at the formation of regional policy groupings within Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This paper analyses the similarities in macroeconomic policies pursued by member countries using realised correlation analysis on 26 LAC countries and observations...

This paper provides an assessment of the size and composition of household debt in Barbados over the period 1990 to 2010. First, the study estimates the size of household indebtedness, with particular emphasis on recent trends in household debt and the main providers of credit. Second, it...

Purpose – Remittances are the fastest growing source of foreign exchange earnings for developing countries. The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of remittances on economic volatility of the receiving country. Design/methodology/approach – A panel of 95 countries over the period...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the potential link between remittances and economic volatility in small island developing states. Design/methodology/approach – The paper estimates a panel data model using a database containing 20 small island developing states (SIDS)...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the potential link between remittances and economic volatility in small island developing states. Design/methodology/approach – The paper estimates a panel data model using a database containing 20 small island developing states (SIDS)...