Economy of Jamaica
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title:
Economy of Jamaica
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The economy of Jamaica is heavily reliant on services, accounting for 71% of the country's GDP. Jamaica has natural resources and a climate conducive to agriculture and tourism. The discovery of bauxite in the 1940s and the subsequent establishment of the bauxite-alumina industry shifted Jamaica's economy from sugar, and bananas. Weakness in the financial sector, speculation, and lower levels of investment erode confidence in the productive sector. The government continues its efforts to raise n
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Jamaica
date created:
2001-07-06T14:32:17Z
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2024-09-04T04:40:29Z
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