Economic Challenges in Early 21st Century Guyana

This edited volume examines the post-independence growth and development of the Guyanese economy. It provides fresh perspectives and new ways to apply economic and development theories to small, open economies like Guyana. Building on diverse methodological approaches, economists and social scientists present key findings alongside novel approaches for understanding the country's challenges. By incorporating the latest research, this book equips readers with forward-thinking strategies to strengthen policy design and foster more effective analysis within Guyana's political and economic systems. Dianna DaSilva-Glasgow is Dean in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Guyana. She is an expert in international trade policy and an academic with the Department of Economics at the University of Guyana. Tarron Khemraj is Professor of Economics and International Studies at New College of Florida. He is a columnist at Stabroek News and Adjunct Associate Professor at University of South Florida. Desmond Thomas is an independent consultant and former lead economic specialist with the Inter-American Development Bank. He was a lecturer in the economics department at the University of the West Indies, and he was an adjunct professor at the Trent University and Florida International University.