CNE – Centro Para Una Nueva Economía – Center for a New Economy
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In this policy brief, we propose Economic Complexity as an analytical tool to inform Puerto Rico鈥檚 future growth areas by characterizing the knowledge embedded in our economy and illuminating areas of potential growth. This knowledge would form the foundation for industrial policy and give policymakers an empirical basis for decision-making.
Lee la m谩s reciente reflexi贸n de la presidenta de CNE, Rosanna Torres Pizarro.
Fifty years later, the Tobin Report鈥檚 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.
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.
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.聽CNE proposes an innovative alternative: the creation of the Puerto Rico Economic Development Fund for the 21st Century, modeled after Alaska鈥檚 successful Permanent Fund.聽
Sergio M. Marxuach provided the following written testimony for the “Puerto Rico鈥檚 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.
In this edition of the CNE Review, we examine the impact of the new administration鈥檚 policies on Puerto Rico and the U.S. economy. In our Guest Spotlight, as part of a special collaboration with Spain鈥檚 esteemed think tank Real Instituto Elcano, we partnered with Carlota Garc铆a Encina, Principal Investigator, to explore the ripple effects across Europe. Finally, we wrap up with a Data Snapshot on tariffs.
En la secci贸n Otro punto de vista de la edici贸n de marzo del CNE Review, y como parte de una colaboraci贸n especial con el prestigioso think tank espa帽ol, Real Instituto Elcano, invitamos a Carlota Garc铆a Encina, investigadora principal, quien explora los efectos en cadena en toda Europa de las pol铆ticas p煤blicas de la nueva administraci贸n.
