None of the 14 Pacific Island countries (PICs), except Papua New Guinea has any fossil fuel resources. Consequently, all the 13 PICs are totally dependent on oil imports for their economic activities. Recent surges in oil prices have had serious economic repercussions on economic growth. This...

Resorting to panel data investigation, this study seeks to test the causal relationships between current account imbalances and budget deficits in Pacific island countries. The study findings are that current account imbalances and budget deficits are cointegrated, although there is no long run...