The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (Eclac) expects the Dominican economy to grow 3.5% this year, down from 7.8% in 2000. Inflation is estimated to reach 10%. Eclac forecasts a Latin American and Caribbean growth rate of 2% for this year, down from 4% last year. For more information, see the Eclac web site at Eclac forecasts on growth for Latin America
