000 00888nam a2200133Ia 4500
080 _a03.02.03 S989
100 _aSiddiqi, Qamar S.
245 _aVulnerability and viability of OECS states : draft
260 _bOECS
_aSt John'sAT
_c1987
300 _a10 p.
520 _aReviews some of the major developments in the international debate on developing island countries which focus on particular aspects eg. their size, difficulties faced in respect of transport and communications, lack of marketing expertise, highly limited internal markets and lack of natural resources. Discusses the economic viability of the OECS as well as possibilities of reducing vulnerability to threats from external powers and sharp economic fluctuation. Identifies areas for national action to reduce vulnerability and increase viability of the OECS States.
583 _c3/7/00
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942 _cM
_mS989
999 _c14754
_d14754