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Understanding local perceptions of an economy in transition : Tourism in South Caicos, TCI

Creator:

Wiegand, Jenna L.

Abstract:

Tourism presents a significant challenge for island economies in the Global South attempting to improve local standards of living. Due to limited resources and often low education levels of island residents, tourism development frequently becomes a tool for foreign investors to profit while local people continue to work low-income jobs....

Resource Type:

Honors College Thesis