Beyond Benito: Puerto Rico’s Summer of Possibilities

While we remain optimistic about what we can achieve for Puerto Rico’s future, there are still many unknowns surrounding our energy infrastructure, our public debt outlook, and the overall direction of our economy. In this edition of Reading the DC Tea Leaves, we provide insights into these crucial developments.

Una respuesta europea

En la sección Otro punto de vista de la edición de marzo del CNE Review, y como parte de una colaboración especial con el prestigioso think tank español, Real Instituto Elcano, invitamos a Carlota García Encina, investigadora principal, quien explora los efectos en cadena en toda Europa de las políticas públicas de la nueva administración.

Connecting the Dots of the Puerto Rico Electric Power System

The performance of Puerto Rico’s electric power system has been deficient for many years now. During the last seven years the government of Puerto Rico has undertaken massive efforts to transform the system. Yet during the summer of 2024, most of these efforts appear to have been derailed.

An Overview of Factors Tied to the Financial Capability of Adults in Puerto Rico

To better understand how Puerto Rican households are faring financially, a topic last comprehensively studied in the 2007–08 Puerto Rico Survey of Consumer Finances, the 2021 National Financial Capability Study surveyed 1,001 adults in Puerto Rico. The findings show that while debt levels are relatively low, many in Puerto Rico struggle to make ends meet.