CSEC Social Studies · January 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 10

Write a speech addressing a citizen's concern regarding economic linkages and economic leakage resulting from a US$39 million tourism development project:

Define 'economic leakage', state two ways it occurs in the Caribbean tourist industry, explain two ways citizens may benefit from local tourism development, and suggest three detailed strategies hoteliers may take to encourage greater resident participation, explaining why each strategy will be successful.