Evidence-based analysis of the Maldivian economy
Independent analysis of the Maldivian economy, public policy, governance and development. Through research, commentary and publications, MET aims to inform public understanding and support better policymaking.
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Recent evidence-based commentary on the issues shaping the Maldivian economy, public policy and development.
De-dollarisation in the Maldives: Considerations Before Policy Intervention
Before pursuing policies aimed at reducing the economy’s reliance on the US dollar, it is essential to understand why dollarisation…
Silencing the Signal: The Economic Reality of the Maldives
The Maldives faces rising living costs, persistent foreign-exchange pressures and deeper structural weaknesses in its economy. Restricting discussion of these…
Same Dollar, Two Prices: A Regulatory Conundrum
The US dollar trades in the Maldives at prices far above the official exchange-rate band, including through licensed money changers….
Dhathivejje: The Economics Behind the Slogans
Dhathivejje puts inflation and the black-market dollar at the centre of public attention. Behind those pressures lie deeper questions about…
The Solution to US Dollar Availability Issues: Reduce Expenditure, NOW!
The shortage of US dollars in the Maldives is not simply a foreign exchange problem. Persistent fiscal deficits, rising expenditure…
The 12,000 Skills Gap: What It Means for Maldivian Families
The Maldives has thousands of documented skills shortages while many young people struggle to find work. Closing that gap begins…