Abstract
A short review of fiscal space measures and their limits in small island states, introducing the indicator design behind ALG-MACRO-002.
Key points
- Reviews debt, interest-burden and primary-balance based measures.
- Explains adjustments for small, shock-exposed economies.
- Introduces the Fiscal Space Indicator (ALG-MACRO-002).
Cite this research note
Algocence Research Desk (2026). Fiscal Space Indicators for Small Island States. Algocence Research Note 2026-05. Ocho Rios, Jamaica: Algocence.