| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 127 pages) : illustrations |
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text file |
| Contents |
Trade and independence for economic development -- Market potential and international trade -- Foreign direct investment under fiscal interdependence: when policy is set unilaterally -- Unilateral policy and foreign competition -- Lobbying in the presence of foreign competition -- Developing domestic industry and jobs: the role of the local content requirement -- Income convergence and sustained growth: a comment -- Market-based environmental policy in Puerto Rico. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
This book argues that it is in the best interests of Puerto Rico and the United States to set policies to move toward political independence for Puerto Rico. It explores, theoretically and empirically, aspects of trade, industry, and market-based environmental policies in the context of the US-Puerto Rico relationship. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Economic development -- Puerto Rico.
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Economic development. |
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Puerto Rico. |
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Industrial policy -- Puerto Rico.
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Industrial policy. |
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Puerto Rico -- Economic policy.
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Puerto Rico -- Politics and government -- 1998-
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| Chronological Term |
1998- |
| Subject |
Economic policy. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- General. |
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Politics and government. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Reference. |
| Chronological Term |
Since 1998 |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Gautier, Luis. Puerto Rico. Lanham : Lexington Books, [2017] 9781498556835 (DLC) 2017041242 |
| ISBN |
9781498556842 (electronic book) |
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1498556841 (electronic book) |
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9781498556835 (hardcover alkaline paper) |
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