Economy Of Jersey
The economy of Jersey is largely driven by international financial services & legal services, which accounted for 40.5% of total GVA in 2010. Other sectors include construction, retail, agriculture, tourism and telecommunications.
In 2008, Jersey’s Gross National Income per capita was amongst the highest in the world.
In 2010, the island's economy, as measured by GVA, declined by 5% to £3.5 billion.
Read more about Economy Of Jersey: Financial & Legal Services, Construction, Retail & Wholesale, Agriculture, Tourism, Historical Exchange Rates, Taxation
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