Economy / Puerto Rico
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Structural Population Shift A Serious Threat
July 2008 | Economic AnalysisSorry, you must be a subscriber to view this article in full. If you are a subscriber please login.
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A May poll taken in Puerto Rico by Gaither International, which attempts to capture the proportion of the island's residents who are considering leaving the island, has revealed some figures that suggest the economy may suffer from a shortage of skilled labour over the long term. We note that a structural shift in the labour endowment could hinder even a modest recovery in economic growth over the long term.