August 4, 2001
PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten economy "is still expanding." That is the verdict of the Department of Economic
Policy and Research after its consideration of seven major economic indicators.
The department also says St. Maarten will experience significant growth, barring any hurricanes in 2001.
It stresses, however, that there is need for economic diversification "to jump start and stabilize the economy,
create jobs and alleviate the liquidity challenges of government."
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Phillipsburg, St. Maarten