So would it be better for the Jamaican people if I pay in US money? Forgive me if it's not a "bright" question. My husband tried to give me an Economics lesson last night about this...but my brain must not be wired to understand this.... I remember when we first went exchange rate was 58:1.

Murf handles all the money/buying in Jamaica for me. I just take him along when I want to buy something. I can't do the calculations fast enough (or EVER!) and can NOT haggle on prices! Just can't do it.

I try to buy as much as possible from local restaurants and from beach vendors while we are there. So- after that rambling- my question is would locals prefer to be paid in US? I mean- wait- I guess it doesn't matter either way- because if I pay in J- then it's just more J anyway. See?? UGHHH... I just can NOT get this thought process right!