01469cas a2200193 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013553 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 9781589065161 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL Browne, Christopher. Pacific Island Economies / Christopher Browne. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2006. 1 online resource (182 pages) <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students The Pacific island region has considerable potential for development, especially in the areas of tourism, fisheries, forestry, mining, and agriculture. However, these countries face many challenges to developing their economies and raising living standards, including their small size, distance from major markets, and vulnerability to natural disasters. The first half of this book provides an assessment of regional issues. The second half includes country-specific chapters, which provide an overview of each countries economic performance since independence and the main challenges ahead. Mode of access: Internet Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/books/071/05081-9781589065161-en/05081-9781589065161-en-book.xml IMF e-Library