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The Marshall Islands is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean with a limited economic scale yet possessing a unique economic structure.

The Marshall Islands economy is characterized by extremely high dependence on the government sector. The main pillars of the economy are based on relationships with the United States. Under the Compact of Free Association adopted in 1986, the country receives substantial economic aid from the United States, which supports the regional economy as a whole through government expenditure and civil service wages. Simultaneously, fisheries constitute an important industry, and sales of marine resource usage rights to other countries such as Kiribati also serve as income sources. The country also contributes to the economy through functioning as a financial center, with ship registry business being a notable contributor.

In recent economic trends, US economic aid is expected to decrease gradually, making economic diversification an urgent priority. Development of the tourism industry is attracting attention, with efforts underway to establish tourism reception infrastructure leveraging the Pacific's natural resources and historical heritage. On the other hand, sea level rise caused by climate change poses a serious threat, with the very basis of survival being threatened.

A notable point is that the Marshall Islands, though one of the few upper-middle-income countries, faces a paradox of high economic fragility. Escaping excessive dependence on the United States, cultivating sustainable industries, and responding to climate change have become critical issues for future national development.