[2] https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2019/sp-so-2019-10-04.html  2/13  10/4/2019  Lumps, Bumps and Waves | Speeches | RBA  When thinking about how these lumps and bumps affect the economy, and our forecasts, it's important to consider what the bounce-back looks like. We need to ask: is this a shock to the level, or to the growth rate?
His current post is Deputy Division Chief, Caribbean Division 1, Western Hemisphere Department, International Monetary Fund. His training, exposure and academic acuity renders him more than adequately qualified to speak authoritatively on Caribbean economies. Although, knowing Arnold as I do, he may have been tempted to speak on our shared passion – West Indies cricket.