The Open Ocean: The Future of Foreign Aid in the Pacific , by Francis X. Hezel, SJ

Ways in which the small Compact nations might support themselves in the future. 2017

The Case of Micronesia , by Francis X. Hezel, SJ

The major threat to the environment in the Pacific is the desperate need for economic growth. 2015

Pacific Island Nations: How Viable Are Their Economies? , by Francis X. Hezel, SJ

Are Pacific Island nations waging a losing battle in their attempt to create self-supporting economies? 2012

Is That the Best You Can Do? A Tale of Two Micronesian Economies , by Francis X. Hezel, S.J.

Evolution of the economies of FSM and the Marshalls over forty years and our expectations for self-reliance. 2006

The Micronesian Dilemma: How to Support Expensive Habits and Still Run the Household , by Francis X. Hezel, SJ

Is the new affluence of the islands putting the hope of independence beyond reach? 1976

Micronesia: Ten Years After , by Francis X. Hezel, SJ

Micronesia’s real poverty consists in the affluence that could diminish its national pride. 1974

Reflections on Micronesia’s Economy , by Francis X. Hezel, SJ

Data on employment, wages, education, and imports shows the islands moving away from self-reliance. 1973

The Creation of a Colony: The Paradox of Economic Aid to Micronesia , by Francis X. Hezel, SJ

Trends of a larger US subsidy during the 1960 might lead to permanent colonial status of Micronesia. 1968

Yesterday’s Myths, Today’s Realities , by Francis X. Hezel, SJ

The old dreams of self-reliance are yielding to the demands for more jobs and consumer goods. 1980

The New Formula for Self-Reliance , by Francis X. Hezel, SJ

Islanders today have come to believe that self-reliance does not require any cutback in lifestyle or the flow of money into the islands. 1979