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nitro 2017-01-01 07:59:09 

The United States Dollar has weakened against the useless Jamaican Dollar over the last two months. How is this possible with exports falling by 21% in 2016?

 
Headley 2017-01-01 13:44:37 

In reply to nitro

It seems like a genuine question so I will attempt an answer.

The useless Jamaican dollar just like your useless second hand car - no matter how badly or carefully you drive it - is worth only what informed, willing buyers are prepared to pay for it.

 
camos 2017-01-01 14:17:14 

In reply to nitro


exports is only one component of national accounts, service trade and remittances could out weigh the decline in exports!

 
nitro 2017-01-01 19:24:36 

In reply to camos

Thanks. Therefore the lotto scamming inflow could be masking weaknesses in the economy.

 
nitro 2017-01-01 19:26:34 

In reply to Headley

Thanks. I used to hear the real value was about 150:1 but it has fallen to about 128 now.

 
camos 2017-01-01 20:04:18 

In reply to nitro

Therefore the lotto scamming inflow could be masking weaknesses in the economy




the tourist season starts mid November,so we may be having a strong season.

 
Headley 2017-01-01 20:51:18 

In reply to nitro

Thanks. I used to hear the real value was about 150:1 but it has fallen to about 128 now.


Your dedication to the goal of scoring political points is remarkable. big grin

 
nitro 2017-01-02 09:25:29 

In reply to Headley

Not at all. Just an observation.