00790nam a2200109Ia 4500080001800000100002600018245007700044260004800121300001500169520047900184583001700663  a09.01.01 V686  aVignoles, Christopher  aAn assessment of trade performance and competitiveness of OECS countries  bCaribbean RNM/IDB ProjectaHastingsBBc2005  a[2], 72 p.  aLooks briefly at the importance of trade for the economies of the OECS sub-region.  Analyses the performance of services and merchandise trade.  Provides insights into the competitiveness of sectors and products in both categories of trade.  Identifies the cost structures faced by firms operating across the OECS.  Assesses the impact on competitiveness in production and trade.  Suggests a strategy for competitiveness to drive sustainable export-led growth in the region.  c2/6/06kJOYD