Tarron Khemraj
Tarron Khemraj is an economist and academic known for his work on the economic challenges and development strategies in Guyana. He has extensively studied the historical and contemporary factors affecting the country's economic landscape, particularly in relation to environmental issues and capital constraints. His recent commentary highlights the significant impact of the historical capital wedge on Guyana's long-term development, emphasizing how it complicates infrastructure projects and economic growth. Khemraj is recognized for his analytical approach to understanding the interplay between economic policies and environmental realities in the context of Guyana's development.
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Tarron Khemraj, a professor of economics and international studies at the New College of Florida, has studied Caribbean countries including Guyana.
Guyana poised for oil windfall as Iran crisis lifts crude prices
Canada· 2026-05-31
Professor Tarron Khemraj expresses concern over ExxonMobil's ability to address drainage problems in Guyana.
ExxonMobil does not have knowhow for solving problems of coastal ecology, my father did
Guyana· 2026-02-15
Tarron Khemraj wrote in support of Dr. Samuel Braithwaite’s argument for more research on poverty.
We also need research that explains why poverty persists – not only how many people are poorGuyana· 2026-02-14
Dr Tarron Khemraj is recognized for his contributions to the economic discussion.
Make economics mandatory in high school, collegeGuyana· 2026-02-12
Tarron Khemraj is one of the distinguished professors who responded to the author's essay.
Resort to estimated data does not change my arguments about the wretched state of human wellbeing hereGuyana· 2026-02-08
Tarron Khemraj is a professor who initiated a discussion on Guyana’s transitioning to a higher level of human development.
Guyana is transitioning but more analysis needs to be done of its pace and distributionGuyana· 2026-02-08
Professor Tarron Khemraj discusses the economic challenges and poverty rates in Guyana.
Guyana’s bottom line question is how it can optimize revenues after the multinationals get their cutGuyana· 2026-02-06Professors Tarron Khemraj and Randy Persaud wrote a stimulating piece in a Letter in SN.
Human Development Index is useful but interpret it with great careGuyana· 2026-02-06
Prof. Tarron Khemraj signs off the letter discussing Guyana's human development.
Guyana is successfully transitioning into a state of high human development, as per UNDP dataGuyana· 2026-02-05Tarron Khemraj is the author of the letter discussing ecological wedges impacting Guyana’s development.
Two examples of ecological wedges impacting Guyana’s long-term developmentGuyana· 2026-01-17