Description
Book SynopsisThis book renders a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the socioeconomic and demographic outcomes of Puerto Ricans during Puerto Ricoâs severe economic crisis. This book is a valuable resource for scholars interested in Puerto Rico and economic, social mobility, migration, demographic, or public policy issues for Hispanics and Latinos.
Trade ReviewThe analysis of both Puerto Rico and the United States is comprehensive and fascinating and will be a landmark for many other scholars interested in studying Puerto Ricans on the island as well as in the United States. The analysis of entrepreneurship in the United States is innovative in my opinion, among many other impressive analyses. -- José G. Caraballo, University of Puerto Rico, Cayey
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding demographic and economic developments in Puerto Rico since the turn of the Century. The factors that brought about la Crisis Boricua have been brewing for several decades. However, starting in 2006, a deep and protracted economic depression in Puerto Rico has prompted the largest exodus of Puerto Ricans to the Mainland in history. Mora, Davila and Rodríguez do a great job of analyzing and comparing the socioeconomic outcomes of both Island and Mainland Puerto Ricans, during this pivotal moment in the history of the People of Puerto Rico. -- Mario Marazzi Santiago, Institute of Statistics of Puerto Rico
Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Elusive American Dream: La Crisis Boricua in Perspective Chapter 2: The Growth and Emergence of the Puerto Rican “Nation”: Economic Development, Mass Migration, and Population Composition Chapter 3: 2006: The Year of the Perfect Storm and the Onset of La Crisis Boricua Chapter 4: On the Recent Puerto Rican Migrants Chapter 5: Migration and Changes in the Settlement Patterns of Puerto Ricans Chapter 6: How Were Puerto Ricans Faring in the New Settlements versus Traditional Areas Chapter 7: The Role of Gender on Puerto Rican Social Mobility Outcomes Chapter 8: Shaping the Business and Political Landscape on the Mainland Chapter 9: The Continued Evolution of Politics and Socioeconomic Processes and Policies: Puerto Rico in the 21st Century
