The Development of Samoa: An Analysis of Trends, Issues and Policies

Clement Tisdell

No 100032, Social Economics, Policy and Development Working Papers from University of Queensland, School of Economics

Abstract: Samoa is one of the five least developed Pacific island nations according to the classification of the United Nations. This article reviews the situation of Samoa in relation to its development generally but paying particular attention to: public and private finance; social issues such as education and health; its trade and external balance and economic infrastructure. Policy suggestions are made in relation to each of these matters and an assessment given of the development status of Samoa.

Keywords: Community/Rural/Urban Development; Financial Economics; Health Economics and Policy; International Relations/Trade; Public Economics; Resource/Energy Economics and Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 52
Date: 2000-05
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.100032

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