The economy of Puerto Rico : restoring growth /

In this innovative new book, economists from U.S. and Puerto Rican institutions address a range of major policy issues affecting the islands economic development. To frame the current situation, the contributors begin by assessing Puerto Ricos past experience with various growth policies.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Outros autores: Collins, Susan Margaret, Bosworth, Barry, 1942-, Soto-Class, Miguel A.
Formato: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: San Juan, P.R. : Washington, D.C. : Center for the New Economy ; Brookings Institution Press ©2006.
Acceso en liña:https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7864/j.ctt1287bf1
Table of Contents:
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction and Summary
  • Economic Growth
  • Labor Supply and Public Transfers
  • Why Don't More Puerto Rican Men Work? The Rich Uncle (Sam) Hypothesis
  • Education and Economic Development
  • The Climate for Business Development and Employment Growth
  • Assessing Puerto Rico's Fiscal Policies
  • Financing Economic Development
  • Trade Performance and Industrial Policy
  • Restoring Growth: The Policy Options
  • Contributors
  • Index