The Supreme Court’s Removal Decisions and What They Mean for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico enters this legal uncertainty at a critical moment.
Federal Issues
The Road to the Tobin Report
Fifty years later, the Tobin Report’s insights still resonate. As Puerto Rico grapples with debt burdens, federal oversight under PROMESA, and debates over economic sovereignty, its warnings about external dependence and the need to develop internal productive capacity are more urgent than ever.
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.
The Rum Excise Tax Cover-Over: A proposal for investing in the future of Puerto Rico
In this policy brief, we break down the origins of the rum cover-over, how the money flows, where it goes, and how to make the most of it. CNE proposes an innovative alternative: the creation of the Puerto Rico Economic Development Fund for the 21st Century, modeled after Alaska’s successful Permanent Fund.
Written Statement for Legislative Hearing: Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Recovery Under PROMESA and the Road Ahead
Sergio M. Marxuach provided the following written testimony for the “Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Recovery Under PROMESA and the Road Ahead” hearing held on July 16, 2025, by the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs of the US House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources.
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.
Puerto Rico: Analyzing Federal Policy Changes
In this policy brief we examine the impact of the new administration’s policies on Puerto Rico and the U.S. economy.
Upcoming Federal Priorities for Puerto Rico
In this edition of Reading the DC Tea Leaves we present a list of upcoming federal policy issues that CNE will pursue over the coming years.