Economists from Boston-based Reeve & Associates and San Juan-based Estudios Técnicos Inc. released a joint report, “The Impact of the Jones Act on Puerto Rico,” that concluded the Jones Act has no impact on either retail prices or the cost of living in Puerto Rico.
Although the financial crisis in Puerto Rico has not yet taken a drastic swing of balance in a positive direction, that hasn’t stopped Facebook from identifying opportunities that are available on its plaform for small and medium businesses to expand their operations.
With a combined investment exceeding $1 million, five new retailers will make their debut at Plaza Las Américas — three international and two local businesses, mall officials confirmed.