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The National Stock of Debt climbed to over J$1,966 million in June and is expected to continue rising based on the trend.
In recent times various persons government officials, private sector members and even the IMF Managing Director have touted how much the country’s economy has been outperforming expectations. But is that really so?
Or do the macroeconomic indicators that they tend to focus on paint a false illusion of a growing economy.
We want to hear from you, is the Jamaican economy growing? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
diG deeper:
- Debt – Total (J$’millions) Percentage Change – Economy Dashboard
- Net International Reserves (US$’millions) – Economy Dashboard
- Inflation – Year To Date Percentage Change – Economy Dashboard
- Press Release – Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the Conclusion of Her Visit to Jamaica
