TY - BOOK TI - International economic recession and economic policy and planning in the Caribbean - A preliminary overview KW - Economic Policy KW - Caribbean KW - Economic Planning KW - Economic Development KW - Gross Domestic Product KW - Economic Recession N2 - This paper examines the impact of ongoing global economic recession on the Caribbean region and explores the effectiveness of the current economic policies and planning strategies in mitigating its effects. The analysis focuses on the vulnerabilities of Caribbean economic such as the dependence on tourism and foreign direct investment and the potential for economic diversification and resilience building measures. The study also assesses the role of regional cooperation and integration in addressing the challenges posed by the global economic turn down ER -