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Ponzi Schemes in the Caribbean

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  • Ana Carvajal
  • Mr. Hunter K Monroe
  • Ms. Catherine A Pattillo
  • Brian Wynter

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In several Caribbean states, unregulated investment schemes grew quickly in recent years by claiming unusually high monthly returns and through a system of referrals by existing members. These are features shared with traditional Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes. This paper describes the growth of such schemes, their subsequent collapse, and the policy response of regulators, and presents key policy lessons. The analysis and recommendations draw on country experiences in the Caribbean, and in such diverse countries as the United States, Colombia, Lesotho, and Albania.

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  • Ana Carvajal & Mr. Hunter K Monroe & Ms. Catherine A Pattillo & Brian Wynter, 2009. "Ponzi Schemes in the Caribbean," IMF Working Papers 2009/095, International Monetary Fund.
    • Handle: RePEc:imf:imfwpa:2009/095
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    1. Chris Jarvis, 2000. "The Rise and Fall of the Pyramid Schemes in Albania," IMF Staff Papers, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 47(1), pages 1-1.
    2. International Monetary Fund, 2008. "Portugal: Staff Report for the 2008 Article IV Consultation," IMF Staff Country Reports 2008/323, International Monetary Fund.
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    4. Benjamin Amoah, 2018. "Mr Ponzi with Fraud Scheme Is Knocking: Investors Who May Open," Global Business Review, International Management Institute, vol. 19(5), pages 1115-1128, October.

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