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    Barbados Economy

    Like any other nation, Barbados also has its own share of economic fluctuations. A quick peek in its history, Barbados economy was greatly dependent on the sugar production way back in the 17 century. Up until now, sugar is considered to be a major foreign exchange earner. However, with the discovery of this enchanting island as a prime tourist hotspot, greater dependence is currently being placed on its booming tourism. Suffice it to say that influx of droves of tourist every year became the lifeblood of the Barbados economy.

    To date, Barbados is steadily experiencing economic growth and development along with major diversifications right after World War II. This can be clearly evident in the fact that the Barbados economy has practically outdone all other Windward Islands. Along with the meteoric growth in its tourism industry, the manufacturing sector is not to be left behind. Large manufacturing firms are largely responsible for the decrease in unemployment rate and elevated the standard of living from those of the third world countries to the middle-income nations.

    If we will diligently trace back Barbados economic history, its impressive success can be greatly attributed to several factors. One of which is the fact that the island has stoically established the reputation of having a model perfect stability both politically and socially. This attracted large public and private foreign investors to invest, like eager swarms of bees. Aside from this the government of Barbados was also responsible for assisting major infrastructural developments that are required in the expansion of its economy, putting much focus on providing a sound and remarkable education system.

    However, the Barbados economy also experienced sporadic decline, especially in the 1980s. Major reasons of such fluctuations can be largely characteristics innate of Caribbean economies such as displays of inadequate resource base and of putting heavy dependence on the foreign markets. Much of the Barbados economic setback was merely a part of the worldwide recession every nation experienced from 1981-1983. However, not one to meekly accept defeat, the government actively started pursuing some effective economic policies on growth based on the diversified foreign market and along a healthy cautious combination of efficient management of private and public resources.

    Although in the larger scheme of things, the Barbados economy can be categorized as 'small', mainly because of its incapability to influence pricing trade charges, still the nation is definitely considered to be a thriving country. The charming island is not simply all warm sun and clear water, behind its picturesque façade is a colorful and rich history waiting for you to unfold.

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