- The Central Bank of Barbados warns against broad VAT cuts, saying they could harm economic stability and may not effectively help those most affected by the high cost of living.
- Governor Dr. Kevin Greenidge recommends targeted VAT relief rather than across-the-board reductions.
- He notes that broad VAT cuts benefit everyone, including those who don’t need help, and may not be fully passed on to consumers.
- Monitoring the impact of VAT cuts is costly and may not yield the intended benefits.
- Targeted policies are more effective for addressing cost-of-living issues than general VAT reductions.
Source: barbadostoday.bb
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