Global crisis, domestic crisis and crisis of confidence: which way forward for Fiji?

Prasad, Biman C. (2010) Global crisis, domestic crisis and crisis of confidence: which way forward for Fiji? Pacific Economic Bulletin, 25 (2). pp. 1-24. ISSN 0817-8038

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Abstract

The 2006 coup led by Commodore Frank Bainimarama promised several changes to the political and economic landscape of Fiji. More than three years on is a realistic time in which to assess the extent to which the promises have been delivered. On the political front, the Prime Minister promised a general election in 2014 under a new constitution. On the economic front, his government promised policies that would lead to good economic recovery within the next three years. Analysis of previous coups in Fiji and the economic recovery plans followed by governments provides little optimism that we will be seeing good economic recovery soon, especially given the impacts of the global economic crisis on the Pacific islands' economies.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) > School of Economics
Depositing User:	Ms Mereoni Camailakeba
Date Deposited:	26 May 2010 00:35
Last Modified:	17 Jul 2012 04:10
URI:	http://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/1860

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