The document discusses several key factors that influence economic development in the Caribbean region, including the structure of the productive sector, competitiveness, demand, productivity, infrastructure, investment climate, debt, and external shocks. Specifically, it notes that the Caribbean has historically relied on primary industries but is developing its tertiary and potential quaternary sectors in areas like tourism and e-commerce. However, factors such as high costs, low demand, infrastructure problems, debt levels, and vulnerability to global events pose challenges to development.