Jennifer Castellanos-Barreto, co-author of the study, and Hernán Vera-Rodríguez, director of the Observatory of Society, Governance and Public Policies, present the study.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)