The Central Bank of Barbados publishes a variety of statistics and publications that provide insight on monetary policy, financial stability, and related economic and financial issues. These include but are not limited to Economic Research, Annual Reports, Financial Statements, Financial Stability Reports, Economic Reviews, Economic Press Releases, International Business and Financial Service (IBFS) Newsletters and Monthly Economic Letters.

A wealth of statistical information is shared through CBBWEBSTATS, a series of webpages offering a seamless data dissemination experience. This includes information on the deposit taking financial system, trade in goods, inflation, labour statistics, tourism, balance of payments statistics and interest rates, and data can be downloaded in Excel format through a series of pre-formatted tables. The Historical Exchange Rates portal informs on the buying and selling rates of various currencies, and the Online Chronicle facilitates the ability to search for key aspects of Central Bank Policy in an on-line format, in an easy and efficient manner.

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Working papers

24May2023
An Investigation into the Diversification Effects of Bitcoin for Caribbean Market Investors Over the last decade, cryptocurrencies have been growing rapidly in popularity. Most investors
23May2023
The Impact of the Sectoral Distribution of Credit on the External Current Account in Barbados

This paper seeks to determine the impact that the growth in the sectoral distribution of credit

14Apr2023
Throwing Darts and Missing the Bullseye: Fiscal and Debt Sustainability in Open Economies This paper seeks to determine the impact that the growth in the sectoral distribution of credit and other control variables can have on the external current account balance in Barbados.
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Book Reviews

The Central Bank of Barbados Book Review Series seek to highlight publications which offer useful insights and analysis on topics related to finance, economic development, and other issues relevant to small island developing economies. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the Central Bank of Barbados.

Book Notes

The Central Bank of Barbados Book Note Series is primarily a brief commentary noting the publication of an author's work. While it may concisely highlight the main themes covered, it may not necessarily critique the main points raised. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the Central Bank of Barbados.

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