Puerto Rico: Fiscal and economic growth challenges

1 October 2015 | Publication

Work area(s)

Economic development Statistics

Topic(s)

Economic indicators and projections Economic statistics Fiscal affairs Macroeconomics Microeconomics

Puerto Rico: Fiscal and economic growth challenges

- Author: Bustillo, Inés; Velloso, Helvia
- Physical description: 41 páginas.
- Publisher: ECLAC
- UN symbol (Signature): LC/WAS/L.136
- Date: 1 October 2015

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Abstract

The objective of this paper is to assess the challenges that Puerto Rico’s economy is currently facing. Puerto Rico’s development experience in the postwar period is briefly discussed in order to understand the nature of the island’s current situation. Puerto Rico’s recent economic performance, credit position, debt situation and fiscal conditions, including its complex capital structure and recently released fiscal and economic growth plan are also analyzed.

Table of contents

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • I. Development experience in the postwar period
  • II. Recent economic performance
  • III. Puerto Rico’s credit position
  • IV. Fiscal conditions and debt situation
  • V. Looking ahead

SDG(s)

1. No poverty 8. Decent work and economic growth

Subregional headquarter(s) and office(s)

National Office, Washington, D.C.