From NAP to SNAP: A Bridge to Economic Liberty for Residents of Puerto Rico (an update)
A policy statement regarding the conversion from NAP to SNAP in Puerto Rico and what it means for the economic liberty of the people of Puerto Rico.
migration
Puerto Rico can use guest workers, just like many states
The immigration fiasco on the southern border is not the only ongoing U.S. crisis involving an exodus of Spanish speakers. Since 2006, Puerto Rico has endured an economic and fiscal collapse that has seen nearly a million people emigrate to the mainland United States, which is now the home to more Puerto Ricans than the island itself.
The Heroes of Capitalism: Margaret Thatcher
One of the most pressing deficiencies of the defenders of the market economy: the lack of myths. In contrast to the left and its romanticization of symbols that were once the incarnation of the most stupendous oppression the earth has ever witnessed, the right and its families are orphaned of intellectual and political referents. Therefore, it is necessary to select and resignify some historical figures that, although we may disagree with certain actions, as a whole serve to embody values that we share.
Puerto Rican physiatrist: I've been here for two years, and I can't take it anymore.
After two years of struggling daily with a broken system, I have had to make the decision to return to the United States. My situation is just a symptom of an ailing healthcare system that is not prepared to help either healthcare professionals or patients.
Puerto Rican migration in search of economic freedom
When looking at other states and territories, it is notable that those with the highest net inbound migration are those with the lowest tax burdens, that encourage entrepreneurial activity, that are fiscally healthy, and that have strong economies. Likewise, those with the highest net outgoing migration are those that impose higher tax burdens and more regulations and offer fewer employment opportunities.
The reform of the labor reform: blow to competitiveness
Instead of taking advantage of and promoting competition between the business sector, in order to ensure that they offer better compensation arrangements and employment conditions to attract the best available talent, the reform of the labor reform equalizes for all economic agents the basic costs of human capital, eliminating the aggressive competition that otherwise would have arisen.
