The Caribbean Basin initiative : a band-aid for a broken leg? : an honors thesis [(HONRS 499)]

Abstract

It is the purpose of this paper to explore the problems of the Caribbean Basin, the conditions which created these problems, the potential effects of said problems on the United States, and the effectiveness of U. S. and other efforts to solve these problems. Specifically, the effectiveness of America's Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBI) will be analyzed, with special emphasis being placed on its effects on the island of Jamaica.Jamaica is really the main focus, the keystone of the CBI. If the program is successful in Jamaica, not only will the U. S. have a strong ally in the Basin, but also the hopes for the other 26 eligible beneficiary countries of the CBI will increase dramatically.