I have highlighted some aspects that lie at the heart of each and every central bank engaged in forecasting, and I have mentioned a number of issues that are particularly relevant to the state of play in the Eurosystem in general and the Bundesbank in particular. Of course, there are still more open questions than issues resolved.
Allan is coordinating a Caribbean-wide study to garner information on the extent of the problem, under the auspices of the regional central bank governors. Marlon Yarde will provide us with information on the activities and prospects for the Barbados Securities Exchange.