Böcker av Christine Clarke

Minuet and Adorart, our two celestial companions, yearn to descend to Earth and aid its inhabitants. Yet, before embarking on this noble mission, they must first seek approval from the Archangels. Sceptical of their capacity for such a monumental task, the higher celestial beings convene to deliberate. Meanwhile, our diminutive protagonists, undeterred by uncertainty, embark on a celestial flight, granting us a rare glimpse into the wonders of heaven. Through their eyes, we traverse sacred realms, witnessing breathtaking vistas and encountering profound revelations. Join us on this captivating journey as we soar alongside them, gaining insight and beholding the splendour of this ethereal realm. Will our angels ultimately fulfil their earthly calling? Discover the answer in this enchanting tale.

This book explores Jamaicäs contemporary relationship with the International Monetary Fund since 2010. It looks at Jamaicäs high debt and its inability to access financial support amidst international capital market restrictions, contextualizing harsh socio-economic realities. This book discusses Jamaicäs second return to the IMF and the resulting network of actors, governance and political and socio-economic efforts to re-engender a relationship with a ¿new¿ IMF. Credibility was restored, demonstrated by and leading to the successful implementation of the 2013 Extended Fund Facility and subsequent exit to a Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement in 2016. Clarke and Nelson signal from their analyses lessons learned, discussing the economic prognosis for Jamaica as well as their relationship with the IMF under the shadow of the COVID pandemic.

This ambitious book provides a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative assessment of Jamaica's ties to the International Monetary Fund, focusing on Jamaica's historical relationship with the IMF and reflecting on the domestic and international discourse surrounding the evolution of this relationship.

This book explores Jamaica's contemporary relationship with the International Monetary Fund since 2010. This book discusses Jamaica's second return to the IMF and the resulting network of actors, governance and political and socio-economic efforts to re-engender a relationship with a "new' IMF.