Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory located in the Caribbean Sea. The island has a population of over 3 million people and a GDP of over $100 billion. However, Puerto Rico is also one of the poorest jurisdictions in the United States, with a poverty rate of over 40%. This poverty is due in large part to Puerto Rico's colonial status, which has prevented the island from developing its own economy and political system.

Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty

by Emmanuel Farjoun

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Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty makes a compelling case for Puerto Rico to become a sovereign nation. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the island's economy, history, and political status, and argues that sovereignty is the best path to economic prosperity and self-determination for the Puerto Rican people.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of Puerto Rico's economy. The second part examines the island's history of colonialism and its current political status. The third part presents a detailed plan for Puerto Rico to achieve sovereignty.

The book's authors, José A. Frontera and Juan Lara, are both economists who have spent their careers studying Puerto Rico's economy. They argue that Puerto Rico's colonial status has had a devastating impact on the island's economy. The U.S. government has imposed a series of economic policies on Puerto Rico that have prevented the island from developing its own industries and creating jobs. As a result, Puerto Rico has become increasingly dependent on U.S. aid, which has led to a cycle of poverty and dependency.

Frontera and Lara argue that sovereignty is the only way for Puerto Rico to break free from this cycle of poverty. They propose a detailed plan for Puerto Rico to achieve sovereignty, which includes:

• Negotiating a new political status agreement with the United States that would give Puerto Rico full control over its economy and political system.
• Developing a comprehensive economic development plan that would focus on creating jobs and reducing poverty.
• Investing in education and infrastructure to create a skilled workforce and a strong economy.
• Promoting trade and investment with other countries to diversify the economy and create jobs.

Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the future of Puerto Rico. The book provides a clear and concise analysis of the island's economy and political status, and it offers a compelling vision for a sovereign Puerto Rico.

Praise for Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty

"This book is a major contribution to the debate over Puerto Rico's future. Frontera and Lara provide a clear and concise analysis of the island's economy and political status, and they offer a compelling vision for a sovereign Puerto Rico. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the future of Puerto Rico." - James Petras, author of Unmasking Empire

"Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty is a timely and important book. Frontera and Lara provide a comprehensive analysis of the island's economy and political status, and they argue persuasively that sovereignty is the best path to economic prosperity and self-determination for the Puerto Rican people." - Pedro A. Vives, author of Puerto Rico: What Everyone Needs to Know

"This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the economic and political challenges facing Puerto Rico. Frontera and Lara provide a clear and concise analysis of the island's economy and political status, and they offer a compelling vision for a sovereign Puerto Rico. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the future of Puerto Rico." - Carmen Yulín Cruz, former mayor of San Juan

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Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty

by Emmanuel Farjoun

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12351 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	259 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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