00680nam a2200121Ia 450000500170000010000200001724500570003726000090009452004130010358300190051694200060053599900170054120260716043345.0  aTHOMPSON, David  aTrickle-down policies have failed in most societies.  c1997  aArgues that the present government has been using policies put in place by the previous administration between 1991 and 1994. Notes that Barbados can withstand the impact of trade reforms, and points out that a fixed exchange rate does not pose risks for industry and tourism.  Discusses the introduction of value added tax, the Shiprider agreement and the scope for expansion of offshore finance activities.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR  cA  c45547d45547