CPR for a Flatlining Economy
Recently released economic data for Puerto Rico present a significantly deteriorating economic picture.聽 The Puerto Rico Labor Department reported that the unemployment rate for the month of July was 16.5%, the highest level in 16 years.聽 If we take into account the unemployed who are not looking for jobs, the so-called discouraged workers, and those who are underemployed, who desire to work full time but can only find part-time work, the island鈥檚 unemployment rate would probably approximate 25%.