An unemployment rate of 11.4 percent represents a sizable portion of the labour force without the opportunity to pursue their own economic prosperity and contribute to the creation of wealth in the economy. Lawmakers concerned about improving the economic and social well-being of families and economic growth should adopt policies that would stimulate the economy, encourage private investments and create job good paying jobs.

Guyana’s Economy Ranks Almost Last Among CARICOM Member States   DOWNLOAD PDF The size of an economy is measured by the total value of all goods and services produced in a year – also called Gross Domestic Product (GDP). GDP per-person (also called GDP per-capita) is total GDP divided by the population. The value of…