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080			_a11.01.01 D269
100			_aDawes, Hugh N.
245			_aPublic finance and economic development : spotlight on Jamaica
260			_bUniversity Press of America _aLanhamUS _c1982
300			_axiv, 147 p.
520			_aIdentifies and discusses problems that contribute to declining economic growth in Jamaica viz. high population growth, shortage of capital and technology, poor performance of agricultural, mining, manufacturing and tourist industries. Analyzes several aspects of the Jamaican economy including consumption and foreign trade, government revenue and development, saving, investment and production. Focuses on public finance, especially fiscal policy and the extent to which it needs to be adjusted so as to play a major role in the development of the economy. Makes projections for alternative growth targets.
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