Trends and developments in the economy of Puerto Rico

A two-year-long economic downturn and a persistent income gap with the U.S. mainland contribute to an uncertain outlook for Puerto Rico. Still, the commonwealth possesses a skilled and educated workforce, a favorable business climate, and the benefits of U.S. legal and financial structures - advantages that could encourage the development of new industries and create the potential for sustained growth.

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Year of publication:	2008
Authors:	Bram, Jason ; Martínez, Francisco E. ; Steindel, Charles
Published in:	Current Issues in Economics and Finance. - Federal Reserve Bank of New York. - Vol. 14.2008, Mar, 2
Publisher:	Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Subject:	Economic conditions \| Federal Reserve District \| 2nd \| Labor market \| Puerto Rico

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Type of publication:	Article
Language:	English
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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