The Opportunity of a Generation for Puerto Rico
If Puerto Rico truly wishes to straighten the course of its economy, it is imperative to design a modern industrial policy that puts us at the forefront of global economic activity.
Economic Development
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.
Éxodo de médicos: Un problema que rehúye las soluciones simples
Este Apuntes desde Madrid examina algunas tendencias globales sobre la llamada “fuga de médicos”; mira las medidas que se han tomado en España (país desde donde escribe la autora), contrasta la situación con el sistema vigente en EEUU y examina formas alternativas de organizar los recursos del sistema de salud.
Y los trabajadores, ¿dónde están?
Hay miles de millones en fondos federales disponibles para la recuperación, pero actualmente no tenemos la mano de obra con las destrezas técnicas y profesionales necesarias para restablecer a Puerto Rico.
2022 – The Opportunity of a Generation for Puerto Rico
Several trends are currently converging, both worldwide and in Puerto Rico, to create the conditions for a rethinking of the process of economic growth and development. In this piece, we take a look at the current conditions, the risks, and the context in which these trends are developing.
Selected Highlights of the Fiscal Plan for Fiscal Year 2022
On January 27, 2022, the Fiscal Oversight and Management Board (“FOMB”) for Puerto Rico certified a new Fiscal Plan for Fiscal Year 2022. In this report, we highlight for our readers some of the most important components of the Fiscal Plan.
Desde Madrid: En el radar para el 2022
El primer mes del año es buen momento para pasar revista, por lo que aprovechamos para esbozar algunas de las discusiones que seguiremos de cerca desde España que pueden arrojar luz sobre temas fundamentales para Puerto Rico durante este año que recién inicia.
The Threefold Challenge to the Puerto Rican Economy
The Puerto Rican economy is simultaneously recovering from three systemic shocks: the COVID-19 pandemic, the considerable damage inflicted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and the upcoming creditor’s vote on the Plan of Adjustment negotiated by the FOMB.