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Background
Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains plagued by high unemployment, growing involvement in the South American drug trade, and increased urban crime. more

Economy
In this small, essentially private enterprise economy the tourism industry is the number one foreign exchange earner followed by cane sugar, citrus, marine products, bananas, and garments. The government's expansionary monetary and fiscal policies, initiated in September 1998, led to GDP growth of 6.5% in 1999, 10.8% in 2000, 4.6% in 2001, and 3.7% in 2002. Major concerns continue to be the sizable trade deficit and foreign debt. A key short-term objective remains the reduction of poverty with the help of international donors.


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The Making of Belize

The Making of Belize, by Anne Sutherland -- $23.95

Negotiating Economic Development: Identity Formation and Collective Action in Belize

Negotiating Economic Development: Identity Formation and Collective Action in Belize, by Laurie Kroshus Medina -- $45.00

Salt: White Gold of the Ancient Maya (Maya Studies)

Salt: White Gold of the Ancient Maya (Maya Studies), by Heather Irene McKillop -- $55.00

Myths of Ethnicity and Nation: Immigration, Work, and Identity in the Belize Banana Industry

Myths of Ethnicity and Nation: Immigration, Work, and Identity in the Belize Banana Industry, by Mark Moberg -- $38.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Food and Live Animals in Belize (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Food and Live Animals in Belize (World Trade Report), by The Research Group and The Research Group -- $325.00

Executive Report on Strategies in Belize, 2000 edition (Strategic Planning Series)

Executive Report on Strategies in Belize, 2000 edition (Strategic Planning Series), by The Belize Research Group and The Belize Research Group -- $780.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Meat and Meat Preparations in Belize (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Meat and Meat Preparations in Belize (World Trade Report), by The Meat and Meat Preparations Research, The Meat, and Meat Preparations Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Unmilled Maize in Belize (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Unmilled Maize in Belize (World Trade Report), by The Unmilled Maize Research Group and The Unmilled Maize Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Crustaceans and Molluscs in Belize (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Crustaceans and Molluscs in Belize (World Trade Report), by Fresh Chilled and Frozen Crustaceans, Chilled And Frozen Crus The Fresh, Frozen Crustaceans, and Molluscs Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Vegetables and Fruit in Belize (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Vegetables and Fruit in Belize (World Trade Report), by The Vegetables and Fruit Research Group, The Vegetables, and Fruit Research Group -- $325.00




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