The Lifeline of the Caribbean: Remittances and Economic Vulnerability

The Lifeline of the Caribbean: Remittances and Economic Vulnerability

By Esther Claudette Gittens Remittances, the funds sent by migrants to their home countries, form a crucial economic lifeline for many Caribbean nations. These inflows contribute significantly to household incomes, support consumption, and bolster national economies. However, this reliance also creates a vulnerability, particularly when remittance flows are tied to the economic health of source […]