Oil and Gas in Trinidad and Tobago

Oil and Gas in Trinidad and Tobago presents a historical economic review of the energy sector of Trinidad and Tobago, followed by a detailed evaluation of policies associated with resource abundance and the effects on the economy from various perspectives, including industrialization, labor productivity, education, export diversification, and competitiveness. This book utilizes a wide range of statistical data and methodologies to both economically and statistically analyze these issues at hand. The content of this book will be useful not only for policymakers but also for researchers and students interested in the field.

Roger Hosein is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of the West Indies, St.Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. He is also the coordinator of the Trade and Economic Development Unit (TEDU).