QUESTION

All institutions in the Caribbean are quite vulnerable to economic shocks, limited infrastructure, high public debt, security threats, and effects of the pandemic among other problems that have impacted its growth over the years. The objective of this assignment is to review the impact of public and private sector firms/programs that play their part in the dissemination of information in the Jamaican economy.

COJ-Companies Office of Jamaica

1. Discuss in detail one specific measure/policy that the monetary/fiscal authority has adopted to combat/sustain/stabilize the institution chosen.
2. Which of the factors of aggregate demand do they contribute to? (Hint: use the GDP expenditure formula).
3. As junior Economists, you are required to recommend to your peers how they can assist the selected institution in carrying out their function in the economy. (note look at the current status/issues in the country)