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Economy of Puerto Rico

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10783: 2105: 1870: 10771: 2093: 1956: 3500: 29: 10314: 1805: 2980: 10759: 648: 532: 8921:(PREPA), a government-owned corporation, produces 70% of all energy in Puerto Rico through several power plants dependent on fossil fuels. 58% of PREPA's budget goes directly to these costs. Additional indirect costs of imported fossil fuels are paid through power purchase agreements for the 30% of the country's energy produced through private companies dependent on fossil fuels. To meet energy demands, Puerto Rico must import oil at a rate of 8.0 billion kWh and about 1,499,196 km3 of natural gas per year as well as a very large amount of coal. 690: 8938: 9719:
reliable sources. The governor also planned to negotiate restructuring of about $ 9 billion of electric utility debt, a plan that could result "in a showdown with insurers". Political observers suggest that his negotiation of the electrical utility debt indicated Rosselló's intention to take a harder line with creditors. Puerto Rico has received authority from the federal government to reduce its debt with legal action and this may make creditors more willing to negotiate instead of becoming embroiled in a long and costly legal battle.
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health care of up to 900,000 poor U.S. citizens living in Puerto Rico", according to a letter sent to Congress by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. They also said that "Congress must enact measures recommended by both Republicans and Democrats that fix Puerto Rico's inequitable health care financing structure and promote sustained economic growth." In late January, the federal control board created under
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areas. And although there are a number of economic actions that should be taken immediately or in the short term, regardless of the ultimate outcome of the status question, identifying the most effective means of assisting the Puerto Rican economy depends on resolving the ultimate question of status. In short, the long-term economic well-being of Puerto Rico would be dramatically improved by an early decision on the status question.
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have Washington recognise that they have a role to play." He had instructed Puerto Rican government agencies to cut operating expenses by 10 percent and reduce political appointees by 20 percent. To ensure that funds would be available to pay for "essential" government services, Rosselló signed a fiscal emergency law on 28 January 2017, that would allow for setting aside funds that might otherwise be required for debt payments.
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significant and growing Chinese presence in the Puerto Rico gambling sector, so far 10% of the casinos are owned by Chinese individuals or companies, and more are partially owned. In 2019, contribution of travel and tourism to GDP (% of GDP) for Puerto Rico was 6.9%. However, the exact contribution of the gambling sector within the tourism and travel sector is not measured separately by the government.
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incentive known as Section 936. This incentive allowed U.S.-based manufacturers to send all profits from local plants to stateside parent plants without having to pay any federal taxes. These tax breaks were phased out over ten years starting in 1995, and so were eliminated in 2006. Expired patents, cheaper manufacturers (such as those in Brazil, China, India, and South Korea), the rise of
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Regardless of all this, American citizens that reside in Puerto Rico do not pay federal income taxes unless they work for the federal government, do business with the federal government, or send funds to the mainland United States. This peculiarity has been taken as an advantage by the local government which now offers a plethora of tax exemptions and tax benefits for
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school, an engineering school, a law school, a nursing school, a school of architecture, and a school of medicine. Almost all its schools and programs rank first on the island, although competition has increased in the last decades with private universities gaining track at a fast pace. The Ana G. Méndez System, the Interamerican University, and the
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and a disparate amount of incentives, subsidies, tax exemptions, tax breaks, and tax deductions. For example, an ordinary retail sale might have to pay: import taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, corporate net income taxes, national taxes, excise taxes, and sin taxes depending on the item being sold.
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In November 2010, Gov. Fortuño proposed a tax reform plan that would be implemented in a six-year period, retroactive to 1 January 2010. The first phase, applicable to year 2010, reduces taxes to all individual taxpayers by 7–15%. By year 2016, average relief for individual taxpayers will represent a
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GDB (2014) "On several occasions the Commonwealth has failed to comply with its continuing disclosure obligations on a timely basis. For example, the Commonwealth has failed to file the Commonwealth's Annual Financial Report before the 305-day deadline in nine of the past twelve years, including the
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Kaske (2014) "High energy costs take money out of consumers' pockets and make it difficult for businesses to expand and invest", Ingrid Vila-Biaggi, chief of staff for Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla, wrote in an e-mail. "Energy reform will enable us to stabilize Prepa's finances, reduce costs for
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Walsh (2013) "In each of the last six years, Puerto Rico sold hundreds of millions of dollars of new bonds just to meet payments on its older, outstanding bonds—a red flag. It also sold $ 2.5 billion worth of bonds to raise cash for its troubled pension system—a risky practice—and it sold still
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of the United States, the mean annual salary of residents of Puerto Rico is $ 27,190, the lowest among U.S. territories continuously surveyed periodically by the institution. Guam has the second lowest mean salary to $ 31,840, closely followed Mississippi, a state, with $ 34,770. This spread in mean
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Bureau's Current Population Survey, 2002 to 2004 Annual Social and Economic Supplements. Since 1952, the gap between Puerto Rico's per capita income and the national level has changed substantially – from one third the U.S. national average and roughly half that of the poorest state in 1952, to
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In mid January, the cash strapped government was having difficulty maintaining health care funding. "Without action before April, Puerto Rico's ability to execute contracts for Fiscal Year 2018 with its managed care organizations will be threatened, thereby putting at risk beginning July 1, 2017 the
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all attached to hotels and resorts acting as tourist destinations. This is mandatory, according to Laws of Puerto Rico, casinos must be attached to hotels and resorts, and must be located within "zonas históricas, antiguas o de interés turístico" – historically important zones of tourism. There is a
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In terms of specialization, more than half of all manufacturing done in Puerto Rico is attributed to the pharmaceutical industry which generates more than 18,000 jobs, pays more than US$ 3 billion in taxes, comprise about half of total exports, and has generated more than 25% of the island's GDP for
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In August 2023, Governor Pedro Pierluisi floats a proposed resolution that would extend many of the benefits of Act 22 to all Puerto Ricans, but it risks being rejected by the U.S. Congress as part of the bankruptcy of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The only merit of this proposal is that it would
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A review of the economic situation in May 2017 by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, an independent think tank, led to a warning that the planned "draconian budget-tightening" would cut up to 6% of the island's GNP over the next four years, leading to continuing decline. "Puerto
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Puerto Rico has, however, surprisingly been able to maintain a relatively low inflation in the past decade. Academically, most of Puerto Rico's economic woes stem from federal regulations that expired, have been repealed, or no longer apply to Puerto Rico; its inability to become self-sufficient and
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The economy of Puerto Rico was transformed drastically upon the arrivals of Spaniards in 1493 until their departure in 1898. Spain was initially drawn to Puerto Rico due to its gold deposits. However, the gold deposits were small and depleted quickly. Spain's interest in Puerto Rico after that point
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FRBNY (2011) "home values vary considerably across municipios: for the metro area overall, the median value of owner-occupied homes was estimated at $ 126,000 (based on data for 2007-09), but these medians ranged from $ 214,000 in Guaynabo to around $ 100,000 in some of the outlying municipios. The
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From 2000 to 2010, the population of Puerto Rico decreased, the first such decrease in census history for Puerto Rico; it went from 3,808,610 residents registered in 2000 to 3,725,789 in 2010 (a −2.2% decrease); it peaked at 3.91 million in 2005. A declining and aging population presents additional
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Puerto Rico has a GDP per capita of $ 16,300 (2010 est.). Compared to the rest of the world they are ranked 73rd. Puerto Rico's GDP per capita has been declining in recent years ($ 18,100 (2008 est.), and $ 17,400 (2009 est.)). According to statistics from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), its
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in mid January and indicated that he would seek an amicable resolution with creditors and also make fiscal reforms. "There will be real fiscal oversight and we are willing to sit down. We are taking steps to make bold reforms. ... What we are asking for is runway to establish these reforms and
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As a result, Puerto Ricans pay 26¢ per kilowatt per hour of electricity, compared to an average of 11 to 12 cents or less across the United States. This places Puerto Rico at an enormous disadvantage when compared to other states that produce electric power at less than half of Puerto Rico's price.
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is due to be held on 11 June 2017. The two options at that time will be "Statehood" and "Independence/Free Association". It will be the first referendum not to offer the choice of "Commonwealth". Regardless of the outcome, Congress will be the body to make the final decision on the status of Puerto
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Acevedo Denis (2013; in Spanish) "Para el profesor de la Escuela Graduada de Administración Pública de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Rafael Torrech San Inocencio, más que una cuestión de que funcionarios del Gobierno devenguen altos salarios, es si tienen o no las competencias para los cargos que
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In mid January 2017, unemployment remained in the double digits and the poverty rate was at 45 percent. By that time, the Commonwealth's debt had increased to $ 70 billion or $ 12,000 per capita. The debt had been increasing during a decade long recession. It is essential for Puerto Rico to reach
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and, therefore, is restricted on how it can engage with other nations, sharing most of the opportunities and limitations that state governments have, albeit not being one. Puerto Rico is also subject to the different treaties and trade agreements ratified by the United States, as well as all other
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even though none of its programs and schools appear in any prestigious ranking whatsoever. In addition, the system graduates about 50,000 students per year even though the labor market generates only about 6,000 jobs per year of which 25% of them require a college education. This effectively means
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In terms of food production, Puerto Rico imports 85% of its food even though most of the land is fertile with only a mere 6% being arable. This perplexing situation has been caused due to a shift in priorities towards industrialization, bureaucratization, mismanagement of land, lack of alternative
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Perplexingly, less than 3% of all energy is produced through renewable energy even though Puerto Rico enjoys more than 65% sunny hours per day in average and 19-knot (22 mph; 35 km/h) winds year round. The island could also generate all its energy through hydroelectric dams thanks to its
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In terms of specialized schools and programs, not a single school and program in Puerto Rico is ranked in a prestigious system. The University of Puerto Rico possesses the largest academic offer with 472 academic programs of which 32 lead to a doctorate. UPR is also the only system with a business
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is automatically assigned to the university by law. As the economy shrunk in recent years, so did the university's endowment, suffocating an already highly indebted university incapable of generating enough revenue to maintain itself. Because of this, the board of trustees increased tuition costs,
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Puerto Rico is also the third-largest biotechnology manufacturer with more than two million square feet and the seventh-largest medical-device exporter with more than 50 plants. Pharmaceutical companies originally came to Puerto Rico in the late 1960s and 1970s to take advantage of the federal tax
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and allowed its subsidiaries operating in the island to send their earnings to the parent corporation at any time, without paying federal tax on corporate income. Puerto Rico has, however, been able to maintain a relatively low inflation rate in the past decade. Academically, most of Puerto Rico's
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The bipartisan, seven-member oversight board was created under the federal Puerto Rico rescue law known as PROMESA, passed by the U.S. Congress last year. It is charged with helping the island manage its finances and navigate its way out of the economic jam, including by negotiating restructuring
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The US Census Bureau's estimate for 1 July 2016, was 3,411,307 people, down substantially from the 2010 data which had indicated 3,725,789 people. As fewer people reside in Puerto Rico, the government collects less revenue from its residents. As revenues were declining in the past, the government
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Similarly, salaries for government employees tend to be quite disparate when compared to the private sector and other positions within the government itself. For example, a public teacher's base salary starts at $ 24,000 while a legislative advisor starts at $ 74,000. The government has also been
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in January 2017 to assist in convincing creditors to take deeper losses than they had expected on Puerto Rico's debts. The company was also exploring the possibility of convincing insurers that had guaranteed some of the bonds against default, to contribute more to the restructuring, according to
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As an unincorporated territory of the United States, travel and trade between Puerto Rico and either the U.S. mainland or other U.S. territories are not subject to international border controls. However, all goods moving from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland are subject to agricultural inspection
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At the same time, the latest report by the President Task Force on Puerto Rico Status recognizes that the status question and the economy are intimately linked. Many participants in the forums conducted by the Task Force argued that uncertainty about status is holding Puerto Rico back in economic
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Unemployment is a significant issue in Puerto Rico with the unemployment rate being as high as 11.7% in 2006. By November 2009, it stood at 12% and had increased to 15.7% by October 2010. Currently the unemployment rate is at 13.7% The U.S. state with the highest unemployment in October 2007 was
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gave the government until 28 February to present a fiscal plan (including negotiations with creditors) to solve the problems. It is essential for Puerto Rico to reach restructuring deals to avoid a bankruptcy-like process under PROMESA. A moratorium on lawsuits by debtors was extended to 31 May.
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This lack of advantages pervades the economy of the island extensively. As the territory is unable to compete against foreign markets, multinational corporations choose to close operations on the island and open them elsewhere. All while domestic businesses struggle to export their products and
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on the island but they are not large enough to sustain a profitable mining industry. Mismanagement of terrains and poor urban planning has made it difficult for the mining industry to thrive as well, as many deposits are directly below or nearby residential complexes. Puerto Rico also possesses
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encouraged, using tax exemptions, the establishment of factories. Thus manufacturing replaced agriculture as the main industry of the island. Operation Bootstrap was based on an "industrialization-first" campaign and modernization, focusing the Puerto Rican economy on exports, especially to the
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strongly favored statehood for Puerto Rico, thinking in particular on the financial benefits statehood would offer. These include an additional $ 10 billion per year in federal funds, the right to vote in presidential elections, higher Social Security and Medicare benefits, and a right for its
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are still in its infant stages although there are some microbusinesses providing energy from those sources or performing research on the subject. The Puerto Rican government has made plans to reduce dependency on costly imported fossil fuels, but lacks funds to make more than modest progress.
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Gutierrez. "Mr. Chairman, we are here to express our support for any effort that would unburden the economy of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from the unfair and unreasonable restrictions that stem from dispositions of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1920 and 1936 on trade conducted between the
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published a report which concluded that "repealing or amending the Jones Act cabotage law might cut Puerto Rico shipping costs" and that "shippers believed that opening the trade to non-U.S.-flag competition could lower costs." The report, however, concluded that the effects of modifying the
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is the 10th highest in the Caribbean, behind the Bahamas ($ 30,400), Aruba ($ 25,300) Barbados ($ 25,000), Trinidad and Tobago ($ 20,000), Antigua & Barbuda ($ 17,800) and British dependencies Cayman Islands ($ 43,800), British Virgin Islands ($ 42,300) and Turks & Caicos ($ 29,100).
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Kaske (2014) "For Wendco of Puerto Rico Inc., which owns 100 franchise restaurants on the island, such as Wendy's, Applebee's and LongHorn Steakhouse, keeping the lights off is one strategy. When employees arrive in the morning to open the eateries, they keep some areas dark and without air
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Puerto Rico does not have any comparative advantages in international markets but has a few at the U.S. national level. Its high costs of doing business are the primary factor, amongst many, that hinder the island from competing against foreign markets. These costs are typically offset by a
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By mid January 2017, the debt had reached $ 70 billion or $ 12,000 per capita in a territory with a 45 percent poverty rate and double digit unemployment that is more than twice the mainland U.S. average. It is essential for Puerto Rico to reach restructuring deals with creditors to avoid a
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grants totalling $ 2.6 billion-) represented more than $ 28.7 billion, or approximately 30% of its GDP, while revenues surpassed $ 31 billion. In 2010, federal transfers amounted $ 16.710 billion, while the Commonwealth's government managed funds of $ 10.12 billion.
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Puerto Rican consumers ultimately bear the expense of transporting goods again across the Atlantic and Caribbean Sea on U.S.-flagged ships subject to the extremely high operating costs imposed by the Jones Act. This also makes Puerto Rico less competitive with Caribbean ports as a shopping
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In June 2013, a $ 300 million US Medicaid payment to Puerto Rico was delayed because the Puerto Rican Government had changed their nationally sponsored insurance carrier without obtaining approval from the US Health and Human Services Department. This one of several troubling economic
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Gutierrez. "The "cabotage" laws impose significant restrictions on commerce between Puerto Rico and the U. S. mainland by requiring that merchandise and produce shipped by water between U.S. ports be shipped only on U.S.-built, U.S.- manned, U.S.-flagged, and U.S.-citizen owned
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pr.gov (in Spanish) "Algunas de las industrias más destacadas dentro del sector de la manufactura son: las farmacéuticas, los textiles, los petroquímicos, las computadoras, la electrónica y las compañías dedicadas a la manufactura de instrumentos médicos y científicos, entre
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Only 7.5% of the corporations registered in the Department of State of Puerto Rico—or about 6,000 out of 80,000—exceed $ 3M in revenue. Of these 6,000, a mere six compose more than 30% of all of Puerto Rico's corporate income tax collections; all six being multinationals.
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problems for any society as its labor force decreases and, consequently, so does its economic output. Two years later, another estimate noted that the population of Puerto Rico decreased further to 3,667,084 residents from 1 April 2010, to 1 July 2012; a −1.6% decrease.
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Quintero (2013; in Spanish) "Los indicadores de una economía débil son muchos, y la economía en Puerto Rico está sumamente debilitada, según lo evidencian la tasa de desempleo (13.5%), los altos niveles de pobreza (41.7%), los altos niveles de quiebra y la pérdida
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combination of incentives or subsidies where the government either does not collect taxes against the foreign firm, assumes capital expenditures, subsidizes workers salaries and trainings, or, more often than not, offers a combination thereof. This is the case for
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being the most prominent. Most downtime is caused by power failures in the electric grid rather than in telecommunications networks with outages being rare and fixed within hours. High speed internet access and mobile telephony is ubiquitous with providers such as
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was resolved with a new tax reform agreement so that all government employees could return to work. On 15 November 2006, a 5.5% sales tax was implemented. Municipalities are required by law to apply a municipal sales tax of 1.5% bringing the total sales tax to 7%.
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for U.S. corporations that settled in Puerto Rico and allowed its subsidiaries operating in the island to send their earnings to the parent corporation at any time, without paying federal tax on corporate income. The government has also experienced 24 consecutive
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Puerto Rico has a modern infrastructure and an institutional framework guided by the regulations of U.S. federal agencies, most of which have an active and continued presence in the island. For most intents and purposes, Puerto Rico is treated as if it were a
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Calderón (2013; in Spanish) "En 2012, se graduaron cerca de 50,000 estudiantes de nivel subgraduado y graduado y se proyectaba que el mercado laboral generara en promedio cerca de 6,000* empleos por año, de los cuales sólo el 25% requiere esos niveles de
11141:(2013) "An internal agency memo from a decade ago said: 'Under the U.S. Constitution, the federal government has the sole responsibility for the conduct of U.S. foreign relations, and this includes the foreign relations that relate to U.S. territories. 3624:(USDA). Travelers and goods move without restriction between Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories such as U.S. Virgin Islands. Travel and trade between Puerto Rico and territory outside U.S. jurisdiction are subject to international border controls. 11236:
ICEX (2014; in Spanish) "Uno de los aspectos que causa más confusión en el acuerdo con Lufthansa es la inversión que hará el gobierno en infraestructura, $ 44.2 millones, para la cual la Autoridad de los Puertos realizó una emisión de bonos de $ 41.3
9680:. Puerto Rico has roughly $ 70 billion outstanding debt for a population of four million inhabitants. Despite its small population it is the third issuer of municipal bonds in all 50 states and territories. First being California, second New York. 8650:(UPR), appearing on the ranks. Several schools and programs appear on different rankings, but none of these is considered a prestigious ranking system, either nationally or internationally. The three major university systems on the island are: the 14412: 11364:
Alvarado León (2014; in Spanish) "Nuestras estructuras de consumo e ingresos son demasiado complejas, particularmente por la existencia de una plétora de provisiones (créditos, deducciones, exenciones, etc.) que no están sujetas a un análisis de
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covers most costs for low income students, and those that don't receive a full Pell Grant or a Pell Grant at all can easily cover tuition costs. However, this economic accessibility comes at a price for the residents of Puerto Rico: 9.6% of the
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Tourism is an important component of the Puerto Rican economy supplying an approximate US$ 1.8 billion per year. In 1999, an estimated five million tourists visited the island, most from the United States. Nearly a third of these were
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posed serious problems for the government which was saddled with outstanding debt of $ 70 billion or $ 12,000 per capita at a time with a 45 percent poverty rate and 14.2% unemployment that is more than twice the mainland U.S. average.
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ICEX (2014; in Spanish) "Adicional a la infraestructura, Lufthansa recibirá incentivos para empleos y adiestramiento, equivalentes a $ 3,000 y $ 6,000, respectivamente, por cada contratación. En total, este beneficio asciende a $ 2.2
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The financial administration of Puerto Rico was directly from Madrid, although there were limited elements of home rule. Taxation under Spanish rule entailed stamp taxes on transfers of property and consumption taxes on foodstuff.
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launched the Puerto Rican Reconstruction Administration, which provided agricultural development, public works, and electrification of the island. After the end of Spanish rule, Puerto Rico's fiscal administration was reformed.
18783: 18776: 13471: 8768:. Most strikes derive from the extremely cheap costs per credit the institution offers: US$ 55 per undergraduate credit and $ 117 per graduate credit . It is highly unlikely that a student graduates with college debt as a full 1690:
were speared and fish were caught in nets, speared, poisoned, trapped in weirs, or caught with hook and line. Wild parrots were decoyed with domesticated birds, and iguanas were taken from trees and other vegetation. Livestock
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and never finish secondary education. In addition, ninety-five percent (95%) of public school students in Puerto Rico graduate at a sub-basic level while sixty percent (60%) do not even graduate. Furthermore, according to the
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Rivera Sánchez (2014; in Spanish) "En 2012 ... la tasa de captación en el segmento de ventas al detal fue de 52% con una tasa de evasión de 48%. En el resto de los renglones, la captación fue de 56% con una evasión de
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Domestically, however, several comparative advantages emerge when comparing Puerto Rico to other U.S. jurisdictions. These advantages base themselves on lower wages and beneficial legal loopholes that exist as a result of
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Recent studies have suggested there is a lack of young farmers and that 65% of the island's agriculture force is over 55 years of age. The decrease in new farmers will have significant negative effects on the island.
5136: 18484: 10770: 1716: 1581:. More specifically, Puerto Rico has been in an unusual situation since 2016: its economy is under the supervision of a federal board that is managing finances and helping to get access again to capital markets. 18836: 10353:
cannot stop in Puerto Rico, offload Puerto Rico-bound goods, load mainland-bound Puerto Rico-manufactured goods, and continue to U.S. ports. Instead, they must proceed directly to U.S. ports, where distributors
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struck the island on 20 September 2017, destroying infrastructure, causing great loss of life, and leading to a large exodus of residents. The 2020 census showed the population of Puerto Rico dropping by 11.8%.
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opted to issue more outstanding debt (such as bonds) to maintain its operations rather than making adjustments. Hence, the declining - and aging - population continues to present problems for the commonwealth.
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destination for tourists from home countries with much higher taxes (like mainland states) even though prices for non-American manufactured goods in theory should be cheaper since Puerto Rico is much closer to
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Acevedo Denis (2013; in Spanish) "Hay funcionarios bien pagados, funcionarios excesivamente pagados y funcionarios que merecen mejor paga. El problema es cómo se parean las remuneraciones con las competencias
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which led to strikes. Other strikes were caused by the mere mention of lowering the aforementioned percentage automatically assigned to the university even though no bill has ever been filed for such purpose.
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Clark (2015) "Puerto Rico's bond default on Monday – along with statements that preceded it – cast doubt on the ability of its leaders to fully understand and manage the island's unfolding financial crisis."
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Vera Rosa (2013; in Spanish) "Aunque Puerto Rico mueve entre el sector público y privado $ 15 billones en el área de salud, las deficiencias en el sistema todavía no alcanzan un nivel de eficiencia óptimo."
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to stabilize its finances rather than make adjustments. In total, the combined debt carried by the municipalities of Puerto Rico account for US$ 3.8 billion or about 5.5% of Puerto Rico's outstanding debt.
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is the largest in Puerto Rico, the busiest port in the Caribbean and the 10th busiest in the United States in terms of commercial activity and cargo movement, respectively. The second largest port is the
18563: 13974: 15114: 12962: 1720:. This improved soil drainage and fertility, as well as delaying erosion, and it allowed for longer storage of crops in the ground. Other crops, such as corn, were raised in simple clearings created by 10134:, had median household income of $ 36,646 in 2009. Nevertheless, Puerto Rico's GDP per capita compares favorably to other independent Caribbean nations, and is one of the highest in North America. See 16047: 2141:
Rico urgently needs an International Monetary Fund-style programme involving debt relief in return for a commitment to far-reaching reforms ... that will facilitate growth", the group concluded.
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Huang, Fangneng; Qureshi, Jawwad A.; Meagher, Robert L.; Reisig, Dominic D.; Head, Graham P.; Andow, David A.; Ni, Xinzi; Kerns, David; Buntin, G. David; Niu, Ying; Yang, Fei; Dangal, Vikash (2014).
1042: 14423: 1902:. Although initially there were large gains in employment and per capita income, recessions in the United States were magnified in the country and have repeatedly hampered Puerto Rican development. 11294:
Gutierrez. "Being treated as an extension of the United States coastline by the protectionist merchant marine statutes has imposed a heavy and unfair cost on United States citizens in Puerto Rico."
15568: 9052:. There are specialized hospitals for cardiovascular diseases, cancer treatment, children (pediatrics), psychiatric care, and veterans. Every medical specialty is covered in the island thanks to 8612: 1032: 1858:
In the early 20th century the greatest contributor to Puerto Rico's economy was agriculture and its main crop was sugar, displacing other cash crops such as tobacco, cocoa, and coffee. In 1935,
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Sotomayor (2015) "If Puerto Rico's ills were to be summarized concisely, the island is paying the price of applying rich-country policies on what is (to this day) an essentially poor society."
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In 2010 the median income in Puerto Rico was $ 19,370, which is just over half that of the poorest state (Mississippi, $ 37,838) and 37% of the nationwide average ($ 51,144). According to the
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loopholes thereafter. Since the subsidiary is based in Puerto Rico, the company lawfully uses a loophole that allows it to undervalue the transferred intellectual property through the use of
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either. Instead, even though Puerto Rico does not have any oil-based resources, it has opted to power its electric plants with fossil fuels: less than 3% of all energy is produced through
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services when competing against external firms that offer lower prices. The same scenario occurs against other U.S. jurisdictions capable of producing goods and services at lesser costs.
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Similar to other states of the union, Puerto Rico is subject to trade agreements signed by the United States. As an unincorporated territory, the commonwealth is restricted from joining
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made completely from wood. Women processed the poisonous variety of cassava by squeezing it to extract the toxic juices. Then they would grind the roots into flour for baking bread.
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The cost of living in Puerto Rico, specifically San Juan, is quite high compared to most major cities in the United States. One factor is housing prices which are comparable to
1120: 1022: 12809: 9569:'s operations in Aguadilla where the local government invested US$ 46 million against $ 20 million invested by the company, aiming at recouping the investment in the long run. 19044:, physiographically not part of the Lucayan Archipelago, Antilles, Caribbean Sea nor North American continental nor South American continental islands. It is grouped with the 18649: 9762:. Thanks to these acts, business owners residing on the island might be completely exempt from paying any local and federal taxes at all, depending on their line of business. 9243: 1110: 1002: 904: 14686: 18769: 9255: 939: 18681: 18674: 18203: 10135: 9224: 1087: 11440:
GDB (2014) " accounting, payroll and fiscal oversight information systems and processes have deficiencies that significantly affect its ability to forecast expenditures."
8573: 2282:(GDP). However, Puerto Rico imports 85% of its food even though most of the land is fertile. Only a mere 6% is arable; a fact that poses a direct threat to Puerto Rico's 5011: 4886: 4861: 4836: 4811: 4786: 1910: 1185: 1052: 18337: 15013: 13948: 12439: 17584: 11923: 2248: 1092: 1027: 15470: 15401: 11897: 10580:
in the relevant tests. Overall, 1,321 out of 1,466 public schools in Puerto Rico (about 90%) do not comply with the academic progress requirements established by the
8901:, and so on) although it is not uncommon for programs to not possess its expected accreditation—for example, only two business schools are accredited by AACSB. 8867: 3364:, and high production costs now also pose a challenge to the industry. As of 2014, Puerto Rico produces 16 of the top 20-selling drugs in the mainland United States. 2124:
until 28 February to present a fiscal plan (including negotiations with creditors) to solve the problems. A moratorium on lawsuits by debtors was extended to 31 May.
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JOC (2013) "The GAO report said its interviews with shippers indicated they ... believed that opening the trade to non-U.S.-flag competition could lower costs."
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displayed an average yearly migration of 1,800 for the years 1930–1940, 31,000 for 1946–1950, 45,000 for 1951–1960, and a peak of 75,000 in 1953. As of 2003, the
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The political class has proven to be highly stubborn when examining existent public policies. This stubbornness ultimately forced Puerto Rico to incur in higher
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allows Puerto Rico to participate in a limited number of international organizations to which it would potentially belong if Puerto Rico were a sovereign state.
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the past four decades. Comparatively, Puerto Rico is the fifth largest area in the world for pharmaceutical manufacturing with more than 80 plants, including:
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Corn was cooked and eaten off the cob. However, corn bread became moldy faster than cassava bread in the high humidity of the West Indies. The Taíno also grew
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Vera Rosado (2013; in Spanish) "Para mejorar la calidad de servicio, que se impacta principalmente por deficiencias administrativas y no por falta de dinero".
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Santiago (2021) "Local detractors of the Jones Act ... for many years have unsuccessfully tried to have Puerto Rico excluded from the law's provisions".
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Electric utility costs ultimately create a ripple effect on the economy as it adds to the cost of living and the cost of doing business. For example, 20% of
8894: 8815: 8620: 3210:(GDP) through more than 2,000 manufacturing plants scattered throughout the island. All manufacturers in Puerto Rico are in some way interconnected with the 1215: 18919: 15531: 15433: 3214:(PRIDCO) which provides substantial incentives for companies that manufacture in Puerto Rico. Manufacturers are also voluntarily interconnected through the 18714: 15934: 13921: 11542: 10498: 8757: 1200: 1155: 15499: 14448: 13821: 13134: 12770: 12009: 9289:. Both the Puerto Rico National Guard and the Puerto Rico State Guard are considered two of the most active and well-prepared local forces in the nation. 1913:, Puerto Rico lost a trade advantage over some Latin American countries as the right to duty-free imports to the U.S. market were expanded. Following the 14960: 13847: 9204: 8831: 5206: 5198: 5197:
possess significant R&D operations on the island. Regarding entrepreneurship, several organizations have presence on the island as well, such as the
15578: 1546:; from its inability to become self-sufficient and self-sustainable throughout history; from its highly politicized public policy which tends to change 12212: 12143: 11227:
ICEX (2014; in Spanish) "En el caso de Lufthansa, el mayor costo para el gobierno es el de los incentivos ($ 46.4 millones)", puntualizó la economista.
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The economic history of Puerto Rico prior to the arrival of the Spaniards is not heavily documented. The part that is known about its inhabitants, the
15639: 14891: 14449:"Moody's downgrades University of Puerto Rico's University System Revenue Bonds to Ba3 and Education Facilities Revenue Bonds to B1; outlook negative" 8717: 14927: 12846: 11472:(2014; in Spanish) "El informe sobre la medida señala que al presente los municipios arrastran una deuda agregada de aproximadamente $ 590 millones". 11265:
Rivera. "Housing prices in Puerto Rico are comparable to Miami or Los Angeles, but property taxes are considerably lower than most places in the US."
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NotiCel (2013; in Spanish) "Actualmente, el costo por kilovatio hora en Puerto Rico es de 26 centavos, frente a EE.UU. que es de 11 a 12 centavos. "
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and free regardless of income through more than 1,400 public schools. Only ten public schools are considered prestigious locally, all of them being
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Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for the United States, Regions, States, and Puerto Rico: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2016 (NST-EST2016-01)
15999: 13105: 10067:; surpassed only by Chile in Latin America. It ranks very poorly in construction permits but very well in getting credit and protecting investors. 9751: 8764:, averaging about one strike every three years that halts the whole campus, with the system as a whole averaging about one strike every five years 8639: 5111: 5086: 4661: 4643: 16574: 10493:
even though Puerto Rico enjoys more than 65% sunny hours per day in average and 19-knot (22 mph; 35 km/h) winds year round. This forces
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are indicators of the current strength of the tourism industry. In 2009, tourism accounted for nearly 7% of the islands' gross national product.
16604: 14988:"All Sectors: County Business Patterns by Legal Form of Organization and Employment Size Class for U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2018" 10601:(or about US$ 900 million), did not match what taxpayers reported to the department with the income reported by the taxpayer's employer through 16025: 15820: 14865: 13423: 8765: 4986: 4686: 2031: 16485: 16409: 14231: 11159:(2013) "The U.S. State Department has previously given the green-light to Puerto Rico's active participation in limited international forums." 9075:
Veterinary healthcare is provided by private veterinarians, clinics, and animal hospitals which are common and scattered all over the island.
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The following table shows the main economic indicators in 1980–2021 (with IMF staff estimtates in 2022–2027). Inflation below 5% is in green.
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Pashley, Dorothy P. (1986). "Host-associated Genetic Differentiation in Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): a Sibling Species Complex?".
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wages could be explained by a minimum wage law for certain industries that are capped to 70% of the federal minimum wage of $ 7.25 per hour.
8518:, despite not being one. Virtually all federal laws apply on the island, save a few exceptions, including a strong and robust protection for 4936: 4911: 1680:
with agriculture. They inhabited the island for centuries before the arrival of the Spanish in 1493 marked the beginning of their extinction.
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MRGI (2008) "Many female migrants leave their families behind due to the risk of illegal travel and the high cost of living in Puerto Rico."
5213:. Most entrepreneurial activities are driven by regional organizations that join academia, local government, and private businesses such as 17483: 16739: 16297: 16196: 15208: 13848:""Será difícil que Puerto Rico pueda recuperar su pasado glorioso en la manufactura farmacéutica" - Sin Comillas - Negocios en Puerto Rico" 12726: 12700: 10632:, putting 46% of the municipalities in financial stress. Just like the central government, the municipalities would issue debt through the 9057: 8827: 5190: 4736: 2023: 1695:
was not practiced as there were no large animals native to Puerto Rico that could be raised in an agricultural setting in order to produce
1430: 1510:, and, consequently, its dependence on imports; as well as its relationship with the United States federal government, which controls its 18583: 18440: 18406: 18108: 17911: 17875: 16222: 16138: 14005: 13872: 12545: 11571: 9517: 5036: 3569: 1210: 14205: 11118:
JP (2013; in Spanish) Bienes Raíces y Renta, Compensación a empleados: 574.2; INGRESO NACIONAL NETO, Compensación a empleados: 30,102.4"
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that the Puerto Rican labor market has no demand for 97% of those who graduate with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Puerto Rico.
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since 2000, exacerbating its fragile economic situation as the government is forced to incur into new debt in order to pay the old one.
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Residents of Puerto Rico are also subject to a highly complex tax system with many different exemptions and disparities between taxes.
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GDB (2014) "Changes in population have had, and may continue to have, an impact on economic growth and on the growth of tax revenues."
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Puerto Rico's most competitive advantage lies on its labor force: a highly competitive, educated, and skilled labor force that enjoys
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local geography which features many rivers but it has opted to leave that industry behind. Public policy has also opted not to pursue
5189:(R&D) is relatively young on the island but has become increasingly important for its economy due to its downturn. Companies like 1826:. Slaves were minimally remunerated for or forced to work in farms, mines, households, and other aspects. Agriculture was the primary 18141: 17544: 16820: 16752: 14652: 12796: 8569: 5226: 240: 11061:
González (2014; in Spanish) "Según S&P, desde hoy la clasificación de los GOs será BB+. La perspectiva de los bonos es estable."
17273: 16167: 14690: 10621:, with many employees, particularly executives and administrators, simply lacking the competencies required to perform their jobs. 10390:
application of the Jones Act for Puerto Rico are highly uncertain for both Puerto Rico and the United States, particularly for the
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The median home value in Puerto Rico ranges from US$ 100,000 to $ 214,000, while the national median home value sits at $ 119,600.
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also have presence on the island although their local operations do not focus on aeronautics but rather focus on business support.
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The local government has also proven to be highly inefficient in terms of management and planning; with some newspapers, such as
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which has contributed to the enlargement of its public debt, as the government incurs in new debt in order to pay the older one.
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Puerto Rico does not have any coal, natural gas, nor oil reserves so it must import all its fuel in order to produce energy. The
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are strictly used for labor or recreation as consumption is frowned upon culturally by locals. Cattle is used for both meat and
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Tabashnik, Bruce E.; Carrière, Yves (2017). "Surge in insect resistance to transgenic crops and prospects for sustainability".
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The costs of doing business in Puerto Rico are further increased by complex labor laws that force employers to pay for several
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may create a subsidiary based in Puerto Rico in order to transfer its intellectual property to it, so that it can benefit from
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In 2023, the Washington Post reported on elevated death rates in Puerto Rico as a result of its "crumbling healthcare system".
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passengers. An increase in hotel registrations, which has been observed since 1998, and the construction of new hotels and the
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The University of Puerto Rico is considered one of the most elite secondary schools on the island, and within the Caribbean:
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The aeronautical industry is relatively young on the island and concentrates mostly on the northwestern corridor composed by
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concluded that local soil could sustain a lumber industry if the proper species were used. Regardless of this, several small
2047: 1592:, most of which have an active and continued presence in the island. Its main trading partners are the United States itself, 1526: 1399: 1311: 1195: 724: 16341: 14046: 12312: 11933: 1636:, as well as its dependency on food imports and raw materials, makes Puerto Rico volatile and highly reactive to changes in 17290: 17248: 17137: 17083: 16298:"Annual Estimates of the Population for the United States, Regions, States, and Puerto Rico: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012" 10494: 9621: 9589:, and by taking advantage of the revenue exceptions within the U.S. legal framework that apply exclusively to Puerto Rico. 9502: 9137: 9069: 8918: 8855: 2133: 1835: 1633: 768: 14144: 13660:
Res. Note So-358. New Orleans, la: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 8 P
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being quintessential in homes. Consumption of animals commonly used as pets is frowned upon culturally save for rabbits.
1906: 1351: 1326: 1321: 15317: 14343: 12595: 3579: 17968: 16888: 16863: 16830: 16800: 15268: 13550: 12924: 11745: 10663: 10564:, thirty-nine percent (39%) of public school students perform at a basic level (average performance) in Spanish in the 9677: 9653: 8874:
and still in development. There are no veterinary schools on the island with most veterinarians studying abroad at the
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developments, including high debt to population ratios that have caused consternation in the US municipal bond market.
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to exclude Puerto Rico from the Jones Act restrictions without success. The most recent measure has been taken by the
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are not part of the volcanic Windward Islands arc, although sometimes grouped with them culturally and politically.
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PREPA's operating expenses for FY2013 denote how fuel purchases take over 58% of the authority's operating expenses.
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Mail bound for the mainland from Puerto Rico and Hawaii is subject to USDA inspection for quarantined plant matter.
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Pascual, Omaya Sosa; Wiscovitch, Jeniffer; Hernández, Arelis R.; Tran, Andrew; Moriarty, Dylan (28 November 2023).
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on the island has simply opted to keep the lights and air conditioning off in certain areas when employees arrive.
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has grown at a faster pace than the growth of its economy, reaching $ 46.7 billion in 2008. In January 2009,
9509:. Other forms of public transportation include seaborne ferries (that serve Puerto Rico's archipelago) as well as 1502:
are both determining factors on its economic prosperity, primarily due to its relatively small size as an island;
19065: 18038: 17998: 17932: 17659: 17388: 17278: 17127: 16840: 16835: 15440: 13799: 10431: 9574: 9471: 9394: 9270: 9200: 9196: 9002: 4595: 4590: 4524: 3519:
The following includes some public and private projects aimed at increasing the tourism industry in Puerto Rico:
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The same occurs in primary education and secondary education: Puerto Rico spends almost $ 4 billion per year in
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which has many stations scattered throughout all municipalities. Municipal laws are enforced by each respective
3559: 3188:. The cement industry is tracked meticulously as it has shown to be highly correlated to the GDP of the island. 1786:(West Indian pumpkins) and cotton were grown around the houses. Other fruits and vegetables, such as palm nuts, 1588:
has a modern infrastructure, a large public sector, and an institutional framework guided by the regulations of
18602: 18324: 18088: 18028: 17513: 17473: 17420: 17283: 17122: 16983: 16939: 16805: 15509: 15346: 14390: 13825: 13138: 12840:"La Economía de Puerto Rico en el Año Fiscal 2010 y Perspectivas Económicas para los Años Fiscales 2011 y 2012" 12774: 12017: 9437: 9274: 9231: 9208: 9061: 8691:
it possesses the largest number of academic programs on the island and one of the largest in the United States,
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deficit, including laying off 12,505 government employees. Puerto Rico's unemployment rate was 15.9 percent in
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I'd be happy to receive my salary and save my job; a plea after the government shut-down in Puerto Rico in 2006
1955: 1869: 270: 169: 97: 18374: 16657:"Certificado de Tasa Reducida de 7% del IVU en alimentos preparados | Departamento de Hacienda de Puerto Rico" 14495: 10481:. For example, even though the island's geography features many rivers, the government has opted to leave the 1728:
were three feet high and nine feet in circumference and were arranged in rows. The primary root crop was yuca/
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Puerto Rico's unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) is significantly higher than the U.S. national average.
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Puerto Rico may collect import duties only to the same degree it taxes the same goods produced domestically.
3589: 3549: 3513: 1914: 1629: 1515: 1356: 1233: 258: 15846: 15266: 10539: 18053: 17988: 17978: 17600: 17339: 17300: 17110: 16810: 14145:"Regulation and Clearance from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Other Parts of the United States" 13077: 11978: 11028: 10333:) which prevents foreign-flagged ships from carrying cargo between two American ports (a practice known as 9552:
in Ponce, currently under expansion to increase cargo capacity to 1.5 million twenty-foot containers (
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The gambling sector is also important to the economy (employing 3,409 people, 2017 ), and it encompasses
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Puerto Rico's month-over-month Economic Activity Index for FY2013 evidences its sluggishness and decline.
1949: 16582: 16358: 16073: 14839: 13109: 12581: 11601:"Table 2. Resident Population for the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico: 2020 Census" 9691:
The Commonwealth had been defaulting on many debts, including bonds, since 2015. Newly elected governor
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which maintain a high rate of students being accepted into prominent universities in the United States.
18997: 18727: 18058: 17425: 17349: 17326: 15665: 14012: 12748: 11038: 10166: 9659: 9649: 9266: 9212: 4520: 3466: 3460: 2273: 2252: 2079: 1976: 1555: 1503: 1487: 1331: 1304: 1205: 1057: 894: 15236:"Median Household Income and Gini Index in the Past 12 Months by State and Puerto Rico: 2010 and 2011" 12546:
https://web.archive.org/web/20060108191448/http://www.prfaa.com/uploadedfiles/PRFAA_Atlas_12_06_04.pdf
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concluded that local soil could sustain a lumber industry if the proper species were used, almost all
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and send Puerto Rico-bound manufactured goods to Puerto Rico across the ocean by U.S.-flagged ships.
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Similarly, when looking at forestry, even though a study conducted more than two decades ago by the
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The Taíno captured and ate small animals, such as mammals, earthworms, lizards, turtles, and birds.
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economic woes stem from federal regulations that expired, have been repealed, or no longer apply to
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Puerto Rico Department of Education, Library and Information Services Program (21 September 2012).
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estimates that more people of Puerto Rican birth or ancestry live in the U.S. than in Puerto Rico.
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Introductory statements at the Conference on Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Basin. 3 February. MIT.
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JOC (2013) "Repealing or amending the Jones Act cabotage law might cut Puerto Rico shipping costs"
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50% tax cut and a 30% cut for corporate taxpayers, whose tax rate will be lowered from 41 to 30%.
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commencing import trades with Puerto Rico. At a global scale, Puerto Rico's dependency on oil for
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of $ 18,314 for 2009, which makes Puerto Rico's economy comparable to the independent nations of
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it possesses the largest faculty body on the island and one of the largest in the United States,
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is one of the only two industries experiencing consistent significant growth on the island with
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which has at least one fire station in each municipality on the island. A separate agency, the
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Coto, Danica (3 February 2017). "Puerto Rico gov approves referendum in quest for statehood".
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Gutierrez. "Because such restrictions boost shipping costs, American consumers pay the price."
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it possesses the largest enrollment on the island and one of the largest in the United States,
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used on the island is imported even though a study conducted more than two decades ago by the
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systems. Disputes under local jurisdiction are carried out by a system of municipal courts,
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being common and within walking distance in urban areas. Primary and secondary education is
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United States. As a result, Puerto Rico is now classified as a "high income country" by the
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revenues: $ 8.1 billion Central Government, $ 25 billion with public corporations
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enacted several measures aimed at eliminating the government's $ 3.3 billion deficit.
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it possesses the highest ratio of students from the island that enroll in graduate studies,
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Countries with whom Puerto Rico can freely engage in trade without diplomatic restrictions
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JP (2013; in Spanish) "Bienes Raíces y Renta: 14,867.6; PRODUCTO INTERNO BRUTO: 100,195.9"
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pr.gov (in Spanish) "La manufactura es el sector principal de la economía de Puerto Rico."
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One of the most significant contributors to the high cost of living in Puerto Rico is the
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are considered the most prestigious in music and arts respectively; both by far. The only
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has at least one postal office in each municipality in Puerto Rico with the island using
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Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B: Biological Sciences
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Chakroun, Maissa; Banyuls, Núria; Bel, Yolanda; Escriche, Baltasar; Ferré, Juan (2016).
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and student loan's interest subsidies and miscellaneous temporary appropriations -e.g.
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which puts significant restraints on employers when they want to dismiss an employee.
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Almost all junior colleges, colleges, universities, and schools are accredited by the
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Percent population living below poverty level in Puerto Rico by census tract in 2015.
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Higher education suffers the same fate: Puerto Rico spends almost $ 800M per year on
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through R. Conc. del S. 21. These measures have always received support from all the
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Bosworth (2011) "Puerto Rico doesn't have a comparative advantage, it's just taxes."
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The economy during that period was driven by slavery of the native population, the
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Buró de Estadísticas Laborales del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos.
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F. Rivera-Batiz, Island Paradox: Puerto Rico in the 1980s, Chapters 1,2,5 & 8.
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Also, starting around 1950, there was extensive migration from Puerto Rico to the
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PRGDB "Financial Information and Operating Data Report to October 18, 2013" p. 61
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Agriculture constitutes about US$ 808 million or about 0.8% of the island's
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Economic History of Puerto Rico: Institutional Change and Capitalist Development
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Gutierrez. "The Merchant Marine Acts inflict costs to the Puerto Rican economy."
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that relocate to the island. These benefits have been ratified into law through
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it graduates the second largest number of female engineers in the United States,
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Puerto Rico's Economic Activity Index for FY 2005–2013 evidences its depression.
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Apuntes para una historia breve de Puerto Rico: desde la prehistoria hasta 1898
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is also major part of Puerto Rico's declining population. Starting soon after
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expenses on the island come from electricity, while the company that owns all
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Organizations to which Puerto Rico belongs under consent by the United States
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Prasanna, B. M.; Huesing, J. E.; Eddy, R.; Peschke, V. M. (30 January 2018),
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consumers and businesses and become a model for energy policy in the region."
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which focus on science, technology, and mathematics. There are more than 700
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self-sustainable throughout history; its public policy which tends to change
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system. All local emergencies and disasters are managed and overseen by the
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are parts of transregional sovereign states or non-sovereign dependencies.
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JP (2013; in Spanish) "Finanzas, seguros y bienes raíces: 39; TOTAL: 1,047"
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Puerto Rico has nine ports in different cities across the main island. The
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it graduates the largest number of chemical engineers in the United States,
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it graduates the largest number of Hispanic engineers in the United States,
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provide significant support to entrepreneurship and R&D on the island.
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although UPR leads by far in environmental science. In terms of arts, the
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over time. Despite these issues, the economy continues to gradually grow.
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Departamento del Trabajo y de Recursos Humanos. Gobierno de Puerto Rico.
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Since 2000, the government of Puerto Rico has experienced 24 consecutive
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Cities and towns in Puerto Rico are interconnected by a system of roads,
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station which provides forecasts and public warnings, as well as a local
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both have engineering schools with the Polytechnic University leading in
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possess a business school with the University of Sacred Heart leading in
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it possesses the largest number of patents by a university on the island,
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and the expiration of the section 936 that applied to Puerto Rico of the
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and the expiration of the section 936 that applied to Puerto Rico of the
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as its only currency. Because of this, Puerto Rico controls neither its
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Fire protection, rescue, and protection from hazards is provided by the
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Shipping cargo is expensive, as Puerto Rico is restricted to using the
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it produces more than 80% of all post-secondary research on the island,
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because of external investment in capital-intensive industries such as
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Oficina de Gerencia y Presupuesto del Gobierno de Puerto Rico (2011).
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it confers the largest number of post-secondary degrees on the island,
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United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
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The following fruits are industrially cultivated and widely consumed:
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There was a similar situation at the municipal level with 36 out of
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on the island. Ranking regarding law schools is subjective with the
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is common in all coastal towns but Puerto Rico does not have enough
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has grown at a faster pace than the growth of its economy, reaching
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laws of the United States, which gives lower-wage countries such as
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region, but occasionally also with the Caribbean region culturally.
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median value in the San Juan municipio was estimated at $ 170,000."
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ECLAC defines an 'associate member' as a non-independent territory.
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methods, and a deficiency in the number of agricultural workforce.
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The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science
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On 15 November 2006, the government implemented a 5.5% sales tax.
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Puerto Rico's Imports and Exports from 2005 to 2013 (in millions)
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Puerto Rico is considered the 40th economy out of 189 in rank of
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government agencies and municipalities to file for bankruptcy. A
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Puerto Rico's labor force from 2005 to 2014 evidences a decline.
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Department of Natural and Environmental Resources of Puerto Rico
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its flagship campus has won 24 out of the 95 global cups of the
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on the island either. Common fish consumed by residents include
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At the macroeconomic level Puerto Rico has been experiencing an
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Authority for the Financing of the Infrastructure of Puerto Rico
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Fall Armyworm in Africa: A Guide for Integrated Pest Management
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The Tainos: Rise and Decline of the people who greeted Columbus
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discussed the situation in an interview with the international
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enacted several measures aimed at eliminating the government's
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More than 99% of all businesses in Puerto Rico are considered
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Puerto Rico State Agency for Emergency and Disaster Management
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is of great prominence, accounting for 5.75% of Puerto Rico's
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Puerto Rico, like many other countries, has transitioned from
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restructuring deals to avoid a bankruptcy-like process under
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are two of the most prominent radio operators on the island.
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On 1 May 2006, the Puerto Rican government faced significant
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Collins, Susan; Bosworth, Barry; Soto-Class, Miguel (2006).
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waves of Puerto Ricans to move to the mainland United States
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which tracks seismic activity and provides public warnings.
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United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
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either. Biofuel, biomass, geothermal energy, wave power and
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Puerto Rico Small Business Technology and Development Center
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St Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico view of El Yunque
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Life After Debt in Puerto Rico: How Many More Lost Decades?
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constitutes about 14.8% of the GDP, about 1% of all of the
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Grains cultivated industrially and widely consumed include
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Section 936 was critical for the economy as it established
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more long-term bonds to cover its yearly budget deficits."
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or Poland. By comparison, the poorest state of the Union,
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Taxation is highly complex due to a lack of uniformity in
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Puerto Rico does not have a local coin, using instead the
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it is considered the best university in all the Caribbean,
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it possesses the largest number of campuses on the island,
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Official exchange rate: $ 93.52 billion (2010 est.)
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In 2017, the median income in Puerto Rico was $ 25,332.
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when shipping from and to the United States, as per the
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of the island; composing almost half (about 46%) of its
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Chamber of Marketing, Industry, and Distribution of Food
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being the only school of optometry on the island. The
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to supply the demand required to sustain a profitable
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and the military preparedness of the United States.
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Archived from 13189: 12727:"Local Area Unemployment Statistics: Puerto Rico" 12703:. Elnuevodia.com. 26 October 2011. Archived from 12340:Publications of the American Economic Association 9678:downgraded the debt of Puerto Rico to junk status 9516:The island has three international airports, the 9491:Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority 9326:Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico 8887:Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools 2046:for 18 consecutive years, starting in 2006 after 1525:for 18 consecutive years, starting in 2006 after 19057: 17431:Puerto Ricans in the United States Space Program 16475: 16342:"Economy and Crime Spur New Puerto Rican Exodus" 16215: 16168:"Extensa la lista de los municipios con déficit" 15866: 15864: 14685:Forst, David; Neumann, Larissa (26 March 2015). 14662: 13894:Zadia M. Feliciano; Andrew Green (August 2017). 12164: 10802:: $ 70 billion (23 January 2017, 2010 est.) 10014: 9992: 9970: 9948: 9926: 9904: 9882: 9860: 9838: 9816: 9103:have well established operations on the island. 8822:considered the best although UPR still leads in 8756:(about every 4 or 8 years) as the university is 8548:) are free for low income families with private 4523:without the consent of the United States due to 4478: 4457: 4436: 4415: 4389: 4368: 4347: 4326: 4300: 4279: 4258: 4237: 4211: 4190: 4169: 4148: 4122: 4108: 4090: 4069: 4048: 4022: 4001: 3980: 3959: 3933: 3912: 3891: 3870: 3844: 3823: 3802: 3781: 3755: 3741: 3723: 3702: 3681: 2153:correct a fundamental inequity in the tax code. 15610: 15458: 15374: 15294:Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos. 15185: 14590: 12365:Carver, T. N. (1901). Clark, John Bates (ed.). 11641:"World Economic Outlook Database, October 2019" 10551:even though 40% of all the students that enter 10401:from their own pockets. Puerto Rico also lacks 9348:Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board 9342:Telecommunications meet the regulations of the 8866:was created in November 2013 under the name of 8775:General Budget of the Government of Puerto Rico 8631:(NUC). There is only one state-run system, the 2219:The economy of Puerto Rico is mainly driven by 1186:Department of Economic Development and Commerce 398:Transportation and other public utilities: 5.2% 16629:Rico, Ed Microjuris com Puerto (3 June 2015). 16581:. Department of Commerce. 2016. Archived from 16539:"Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis in Seven Questions" 15966:Rivera Sánchez, Maricarmen (3 February 2014). 15965: 15613:"Labor laws in Puerto Rico have to be revised" 15209:"Income - Median Family Income by Family Size" 15016:. Elnuevodia.com. 25 June 2014. Archived from 14034:Disfruta y Conoce tu Isla: Haz Turismo Interno 13592: 13424:Annals of the Entomological Society of America 11593: 11431:two most recent fiscal years (2012 and 2013)." 10895:Electricity – production by source (2020) 9501:. The island's metropolitan area is served by 9078: 3422:graduate most of the engineers on the island. 2032:American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 18135: 17585: 16733: 16569: 16567: 16271:, 14 December 2012, accessed 14 December 2012 16136: 15861: 15721: 15500:"Jones Act requirement comes under new light" 15427: 15425: 15423: 15421: 15419: 15211:. United States Census Bureau. Archived from 14603:. Puerto Rico Ports Authority. 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Likewise, 36% perform at a basic level in 9378:transmit television from the island through 9058:University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 9030:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 8836:Interamerican University School of Optometry 8828:University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 5253:firms have presence in the island including 3402:Education in aeronautics is provided by the 3095:and economically significant pest here. See 1940:, particularly with Puerto Ricans moving to 838:All values, unless otherwise stated, are in 15932: 15813: 15796: 15375:Kantrow-Vázquez, Michelle (20 April 2021). 14468: 14466: 14366:"La competitividad regional en Puerto Rico" 13530: 13100: 13098: 13070: 12301:. 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Please do not remove this message until 10308: 10214:Professionals, Executives, and Managerial 9790:Business sizes and payroll in Puerto Rico 9714:Governor Rosselló hired investment expert 9676:On 4 February 2014, Standard & Poor's 9269:which has a branch for ground forces, the 8971:Puerto Rico Aqueducts and Sewers Authority 3412:University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus 3212:Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company 1438: 1424: 27: 18268: 16290: 15804:"Census 2000 Educational Attainment Data" 15750: 15611:Dreyer Duperray, Martha (5 August 2015). 15600:https://www.gao.gov/assets/660/653046.pdf 15577:(in Spanish). 5 June 2013. Archived from 14975: 14889: 14342:. caribbeanbusinesspr.com. Archived from 14315:(in Spanish). 5 July 2014. Archived from 14150:. United States Department of Agriculture 13951:. caribbeanbusinesspr.com. Archived from 13924:. caribbeanbusinesspr.com. 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Its flagship campus is also prone to 8660:Interamerican University of Puerto Rico 3408:Interamerican University of Puerto Rico 1552:its highly inefficient local government 1462:and as the most competitive economy in 19058: 15933:Vera Rosado, Ileanexis (17 May 2013). 15873:"Puerto Rico Five Year Plan 2013-2017" 15847:"Carta de Ricardo Rossello a Claridad" 14863: 14256:: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( 14203: 12406:"The Financial Problems of Porto Rico" 12364: 11976: 11662: 10793: 10634:Puerto Rico Municipal Financing Agency 10597:is incapable of collecting 44% of the 10572:while 35% perform at a basic level in 10562:Department of Education of Puerto Rico 9518:Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport 9493:(PRHTA) under the jurisdiction of the 9418:being the most prominent. 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(1986). 11049: 10582:No Child Left Behind Act 10105:may contain suggestions. 10090:may need to be rewritten 9534:Rafael Hernández Airport 9252:National Weather Service 9066:Ponce School of Medicine 8848:environmental management 8840:Carlos Albizu University 8725:governors of Puerto Rico 8654:, with 11 campuses; the 8598:Colegio Marista Guaynabo 8536:Education in Puerto Rico 4529:U.S. Department of State 3614: 3535:Condado Vanderbilt Hotel 3119:do exist on the island. 1905:With the signing of the 1496:geography of Puerto Rico 1244:Public Improvements Fund 1151:Companies of Puerto Rico 781:51.6% of GDP (2017 est.) 16977:Toro Negro State Forest 16689:Codigo Postal De Alaska 16263:5 November 2013 at the 15476:The Journal of Commerce 15067:"Moving to Puerto Rico" 14647:Bosworth, Barry. 2011. 13433:Oxford University Press 10883:consumption: 22,600 GWh 10811:Purchasing power parity 10309:Costs of doing business 10247:Operatives and Related 10153:to Puerto Rico make up 10124:median household income 9729:Taxation in Puerto Rico 9587:cost-sharing agreements 9497:, and patrolled by the 9293:have been bestowed the 9283:Puerto Rico State Guard 9011:Safe Drinking Water Act 8844:Metropolitan University 8611:There is a plethora of 5280: 5259:Boston Consulting Group 5195:Rock Solid Technologies 3308:Merck Sharp & Dohme 2990:used for food includes 1965:shortages in cash flows 1860:United States President 1654:an agricultural economy 1410:United Retailers Center 1362:Taxation in Puerto Rico 336:Human Development Index 19066:Economy of Puerto Rico 18434:British Virgin Islands 18194:West Indies Federation 16694:History of Puerto Rico 15666:"Página no encontrada" 13489:10.1098/rstb.2002.1059 12751:. 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US$ nominal) 5251:management consulting 3633:Puerto Rico receives 3525:Camuy River Cave Park 3502: 3471:employee compensation 3449:Federal Reserve Board 3303:Johnson & Johnson 2982: 1958: 1872: 1863:Franklin D. Roosevelt 1853: 1807: 1678:hunting and gathering 1590:U.S. federal agencies 1516:its shipping industry 1352:Internal Revenue Code 826:Standard & Poor's 610:$ 43.32 billion 19026:Disputed territories 19018:Disputed territories 18816:Venezuelan Caribbean 18485:Federal Dependencies 18182:Netherlands Antilles 17876:District of Columbia 17259:Legislative Assembly 17177:Puerto Rican amazon 16684:The Bankrupt Economy 15703:on 12 September 2014 15532:"R. Conc. del S. 21" 15404:. latino.foxnews.com 15275:on 16 September 2012 14075:Luis, Aponte-parés. 13922:"Caribbean Business" 13600:Florida Entomologist 13193:Nature Biotechnology 13135:"The World Factbook" 12961:. DC. 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1048:Public utilities 1043:Private security 992:Tertiary sectors 850: 849: 820: 790: 780: 779: 771: 756: 755: 747: 736: 735: 727: 708: 706: 705: 694: 692: 691: 680: 678: 677: 666: 664: 663: 652: 650: 649: 592: 590: 589: 578: 576: 575: 564: 562: 561: 550: 548: 547: 536: 534: 533: 483: 482: 440: 439: 426:14.8% (May 2024) 425: 424: 367:1,097,861 (2019) 366: 365: 344: 328: 320: 319:Gini coefficient 307: 296:1.0% (2020 est.) 218: 217: 210: 209: 145: 144: 137: 136: 119: 118: 51:1 July – 30 June 31: 24: 22: 17: 19081: 19080: 19076: 19075: 19074: 19072: 19071: 19070: 19056: 19055: 19054: 19049: 19037:is an isolated 18996:are not direct 18992:, of which the 18990:Dutch Caribbean 18978:Territories in 18965: 18905: 18871: 18835: 18832: 18821: 18794: 18728:Central America 18722: 18698: 18696: 18689: 18682:Serranilla Bank 18675:Bajo Nuevo Bank 18651: 18640: 18622: 18607: 18588: 18544: 18533: 18499: 18468: 18457: 18446: 18419: 18392: 18309: 18298: 18287: 18264: 18225: 18205: 18198: 18172:Dutch 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11056: 11052: 11019: 11014: 11012: 11005: 11000: 10998: 10991: 10986: 10984: 10981: 10909:Renewable: 2.5% 10900:Petroleum 49.5% 10800:Debt - External 10796: 10789: 10786: 10777: 10774: 10765: 10762: 10737: 10731: 10728: 10721:needs expansion 10706: 10685: 10679: 10649: 10643: 10628:experiencing a 10471: 10460: 10454: 10451: 10440: 10425: 10421: 10414: 10311: 10306: 10183: 10116: 10110: 10107: 10097: 10084: 10073: 10057: 10038: 9802: 9776: 9771: 9760:Act 273 of 2012 9739: 9727:Main articles: 9725: 9698:Financial Times 9656: 9648:Main articles: 9646: 9634:Richard Carrión 9610: 9604: 9602:Monetary policy 9599: 9562: 9464: 9458: 9360:Uno Radio Group 9340: 9334: 9291:Nine servicemen 9166:district courts 9130: 9122:Main articles: 9120: 9081: 9046:emergency rooms 9038:walk-in clinics 9023: 8907: 8762:student strikes 8730: 8617:Huertas College 8578:private schools 8538: 8532: 8511: 5334:Inflation rate 5318:GDP per capita 5302:GDP per capita 5283: 5247: 5211:Startup Weekend 5180: 5057:Central America 5007:Central America 4882:Central America 4857:Central America 4832:Central America 4782:Central America 3617: 3604: 3497: 3491: 3463: 3457: 3433: 3428: 3426:Tertiary sector 3393:Lockheed Martin 3357: 3343:Warner Chilcott 3338:Schering Plough 3292:GlaxoSmithKline 3277:Cardinal Health 3222:and their main 3204:economic sector 3200: 3194: 3178:industrial sand 3174:dimension stone 3125: 3105: 2751:hojas de laurel 2468: 2276: 2270: 2265: 2225:pharmaceuticals 2213: 2202: 2196: 2193: 2182: 2170: 2159: 2146:Hurricane Maria 2111: 2108: 2099: 2096: 2016:Social Security 1996: 1992: 1984: 1980: 1887:pharmaceuticals 1848: 1802: 1670: 1668:Pre-colonialism 1662:Information Age 1650: 1480:pharmaceuticals 1474:'s economy are 1444: 1415: 1414: 1375: 1367: 1366: 1347: 1337: 1336: 1307: 1297: 1296: 1262: 1254: 1253: 1229: 1221: 1220: 1181: 1166: 1165: 1146: 1136: 1135: 1106: 1098: 1097: 1068:Social programs 1033:Money transfers 993: 985: 984: 925: 915: 914: 890: 889:Primary sectors 882: 881: 872: 844: 828: 822: 818: 792: 788: 773: 770:Government debt 769: 762:Public finances 749: 745: 737:$ 0 (2017 est.) 729: 726:Current account 725: 718: 703: 701: 689: 687: 675: 673: 661: 659: 647: 645: 639: 621: 602: 587: 585: 573: 571: 559: 557: 545: 543: 531: 529: 523: 491: 452:Pharmaceuticals 448: 447:Main industries 433: 413: 386:Services: 29.9% 380: 373: 356: 342: 338: 326: 322: 318: 308: 303: 293: 279: 252: 245: 229: 222: 200: 193: 181: 174: 153: 102: 86: 58: 48: 20: 12: 11: 5: 19079: 19069: 19068: 19051: 19050: 19042:oceanic island 19039:North Atlantic 18974: 18971: 18970: 18967: 18966: 18964: 18963: 18958: 18957: 18956: 18949: 18937: 18930: 18923: 18915: 18913: 18907: 18906: 18904: 18903: 18896: 18889: 18881: 18879: 18870: 18869: 18864: 18859: 18854: 18849: 18841: 18839: 18827: 18826: 18823: 18822: 18820: 18819: 18812: 18804: 18802: 18796: 18795: 18793: 18792: 18787: 18780: 18773: 18766: 18759: 18752: 18751: 18750: 18738: 18732: 18730: 18721: 18720: 18719: 18718: 18703: 18701: 18691: 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In 2013 the 10347:Western Europe 10310: 10307: 10305: 10302: 10299: 10298: 10295: 10292: 10288: 10287: 10284: 10281: 10277: 10276: 10273: 10270: 10266: 10265: 10262: 10259: 10255: 10254: 10251: 10248: 10244: 10243: 10240: 10237: 10233: 10232: 10229: 10226: 10222: 10221: 10218: 10215: 10211: 10210: 10207: 10204:(in thousands) 10199: 10182: 10179: 10143:GDP per capita 10118: 10117: 10087: 10085: 10078: 10072: 10069: 10056: 10053: 10037: 10036:Cost of living 10034: 10027: 10026: 10023: 10022: 10019: 10012: 10009: 10005: 10004: 10001: 10000: 9997: 9990: 9987: 9983: 9982: 9979: 9978: 9975: 9968: 9965: 9964:500–999 9961: 9960: 9957: 9956: 9953: 9946: 9943: 9942:250–499 9939: 9938: 9935: 9934: 9931: 9924: 9921: 9920:100–249 9917: 9916: 9913: 9912: 9909: 9902: 9899: 9895: 9894: 9891: 9890: 9887: 9880: 9877: 9873: 9872: 9869: 9868: 9865: 9858: 9855: 9851: 9850: 9847: 9846: 9843: 9836: 9833: 9829: 9828: 9825: 9824: 9821: 9814: 9811: 9807: 9806: 9804:(in thousands) 9801:Annual payroll 9799: 9796: 9775: 9774:Business sizes 9772: 9770: 9767: 9756:Act 22 of 2012 9752:Act 20 of 2012 9724: 9721: 9645: 9642: 9603: 9600: 9598: 9597:Public finance 9595: 9561: 9558: 9460:Main article: 9457: 9456:Transportation 9454: 9390:respectively. 9336:Main article: 9333: 9330: 9295:Medal of Honor 9263:national guard 9119: 9116: 9080: 9077: 9022: 9019: 9015:water bottling 8967:water industry 8906: 8903: 8729: 8728: 8721: 8714: 8711: 8708: 8705: 8702: 8699: 8698:on the island, 8692: 8689: 8686: 8683: 8680: 8677: 8674: 8671: 8667: 8558:magnet schools 8534:Main article: 8531: 8528: 8510: 8509:Infrastructure 8507: 8504: 8503: 8495: 8487: 8479: 8471: 8463: 8455: 8447: 8439: 8435: 8434: 8426: 8418: 8410: 8402: 8394: 8386: 8378: 8370: 8366: 8365: 8357: 8349: 8341: 8333: 8325: 8317: 8309: 8301: 8297: 8296: 8288: 8280: 8272: 8264: 8256: 8248: 8240: 8232: 8228: 8227: 8219: 8211: 8203: 8195: 8187: 8179: 8171: 8163: 8159: 8158: 8150: 8142: 8134: 8126: 8118: 8110: 8102: 8094: 8090: 8089: 8081: 8073: 8065: 8057: 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11096: 11090:poblacional." 11086: 11076: 11067: 11058: 11054: 11045: 11042: 11040: 11037: 11035: 11032: 11030: 11027: 11026: 11022: 11011: 11008: 10997: 10994: 10983: 10973: 10970: 10965: 10964: 10962: 10959: 10956: 10953: 10950: 10947: 10944: 10941: 10938: 10934: 10930: 10927: 10924: 10920: 10916: 10913: 10908: 10905: 10902: 10899: 10898: 10896: 10893: 10888: 10885: 10882: 10879: 10878: 10877: 10874: 10869: 10866: 10865: 10863: 10860: 10855: 10854: 10852: 10849: 10844: 10843: 10841: 10838: 10835: 10832: 10829: 10826: 10821: 10818: 10815: 10812: 10809: 10808: 10807: 10804: 10801: 10798: 10797: 10784: 10779: 10772: 10767: 10760: 10755: 10754: 10753: 10751: 10745: 10735: 10732:December 2015 10726: 10722: 10719:This section 10717: 10714: 10710: 10709: 10701: 10698: 10694: 10690: 10684: 10676: 10671: 10667: 10665: 10661: 10657: 10653: 10648: 10638: 10635: 10631: 10627: 10622: 10620: 10614: 10612: 10608: 10604: 10600: 10596: 10592: 10591: 10585: 10583: 10579: 10575: 10571: 10567: 10563: 10558: 10554: 10550: 10541: 10537: 10534: 10529: 10527: 10523: 10518: 10514: 10512: 10508: 10504: 10500: 10496: 10492: 10488: 10487:nuclear power 10484: 10480: 10469: 10466: 10458: 10455:December 2023 10448: 10444: 10438: 10437: 10433: 10427: 10418: 10417: 10409: 10406: 10404: 10400: 10395: 10393: 10388: 10384: 10380: 10376: 10375:U.S. Congress 10372: 10367: 10365: 10359: 10357: 10352: 10348: 10344: 10343:South America 10340: 10336: 10332: 10328: 10320: 10315: 10296: 10293: 10290: 10289: 10285: 10282: 10279: 10278: 10274: 10271: 10269:Farm Workers 10268: 10267: 10263: 10260: 10257: 10256: 10252: 10249: 10246: 10245: 10241: 10238: 10235: 10234: 10230: 10227: 10224: 10223: 10219: 10216: 10213: 10212: 10208: 10206: 10200: 10197: 10196: 10190: 10188: 10178: 10175: 10172: 10168: 10163: 10160: 10156: 10152: 10147: 10144: 10138: 10137: 10133: 10129: 10125: 10114: 10111:December 2015 10104: 10100: 10095: 10091: 10088:This section 10086: 10082: 10077: 10076: 10068: 10066: 10062: 10052: 10049: 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poverty line
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