Caribbean Economics Quarterly: Volume 16, Issue 2: Fiscal Resilience, Debt Reduction, and Domestic Resource Mobilization in the Caribbean
Date issued
July 2026
Subject
Fiscal Policy;
Fiscal Sustainability;
Taxation;
External Debt;
Economic Development;
Macroeconomic Policy;
Economic Stabilization;
Tax Revenue;
Gross Domestic Product;
Tourism;
Energy Resource;
Regulatory Governance;
Subsidy
JEL code
E10 - General Aggregative Models: General;
E20 - Consumption, Saving, Production, Investment, Labor Markets, and Informal Economy: General;
F40 - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance: General;
O54 - Latin America • Caribbean;
O11 - Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development;
O23 - Fiscal and Monetary Policy in Development
Country
Bahamas;
Barbados;
Guyana;
Jamaica;
Suriname;
Trinidad and Tobago
Category
Catalogs and Brochures
How are Caribbean economies navigating a world of higher borrowing costs, volatile energy prices, climate risks, and rising development needs? This issue of the Caribbean Economics Quarterly examines the fiscal and debt trajectories of The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago since the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on recent country experiences, it highlights remarkable progress in debt reduction alongside persistent vulnerabilities. The report argues that the next phase of fiscal resilience will depend on stronger tax systems, better institutions, and prudent fiscal management. Featuring country-by-country analysis and forward-looking policy recommendations, it provides a timely roadmap for sustainable growth and economic stability across the Caribbean.
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