How holidaying in developing countries affects local inequality
- Written by Alexander Tziamalis, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Sheffield Hallam University
A few years ago, one of us (Alex) went for a vacation to the Dominican Republic. The motivation was similar to millions of other tourists every year: escape the daily routine, enjoy the sun and beaches, and gather some strength to face another cold winter.
Unfortunately, a few things weren’t very conducive to a happy break. The staff at the...