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How a Tiny Island Survives: The Data Behind Paradise

Saint Lucia looks like a perfect vacation brochure, but surviving there is a brutal economic game. This deep dive uses 60 years of World Bank data to reveal the island's incredible transformation and its hidden vulnerabilities. We'll break down how it pivoted from farming to a tourism-based economy, the paradox of getting richer while becoming more fragile, and the real cost of relying on a single industry. It's a masterclass in adaptation and a stark warning about the price of hyper-specialization, with lessons for anyone navigating a volatile world.