Poverty in the Pacific Islands

Abstract

examines the socio-economic situation of the least developed Pacific Island nations (Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tuvalu and Kiribati) and the type of economics development advice which they have been given in recent years. Suggests that this advice was based on neo-classical models and was insensitive to the institutional and culture backgrounds of these countries. Argues that because of the insensitivity, proposed policies may be doomed and could result in further economic hardship