In this paper, the author examines the current structure of the tax system for hydrocarbon production in Trinidad and Tobago in light of global trends in hydrocarbon taxation. Some of the main features of the tax regime are compared and benchmarked against what the literature has defined as best...

In countries such as Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), the energy sector can make a significant contribution to country and community development, through corporate social responsibility (CSR). Focusing on socioeconomic and environmental domains, this paper examines what drives companies to develop...

This paper answers two primary questions on Trinidad and Tobago's economy: (1) How long are the effects from oil and gas disturbances on the economy? (2) How do the long-run effects from oil and gas disturbances differ within the economy? Trinidad and Tobago was ideal for this investigation due...

This book chronicles the history of the petroleum industry in Trinidad and Tobago and appraises major policy decisions impacting its economy. The book will be useful as a source document to students, researchers, policy makers, and anyone interested in developments in the energy sector in a...

A country whose major source of revenue is an object of free trade zone program raises interest. The concept of Free Trade Zones in Nigeria was embraced as far back as 1992 with the purpose of providing an atmosphere that encourages both local and foreign investments. This paper seeks to examine...