00542nam a2200085Ia 4500100001900000245004400019260000900063520036500072583001900437  aCarter, Adrian  aGrowth and convergence in the Caribbean  c2000  aAssesses the degree of economic convergence of CARICOM member countries utilizing a stochastic Solow growth model.  Investigates the speed of convergence in per capita output of the individual economies to their country-specific steady growth rate and attempts to draw implications therefrom.  Reveals that a union between OECS and Barbados may be sustainable.  c11/7/00kJOY_D