The Dominican Republic: A Caribbean Crucible

Since the first edition of this critically acclaimed profile was published ten years ago, democratic government in the Dominican Republic has become more firmly established, if no less contentious, and the fragile economy, though still the definitive element in Dominican life, has benefited from changes in global trade patterns and corporate investment. Yet the Dominican Republic remains a nation mired in poverty and social tension. The authors explore the changes in governance in the last decade; the economic transitions that have made the country an attractive site for foreign business and tourism yet have contributed to social unrest and emigration; the social and political conflicts created by debt, austerity, and economic reform; and the Dominican Republic's relations with its neighbors and major trading partners.