PUERTO RICO BRAIN DRAIN CRISIS DANIEL VILLAFANE BUSN 5000 WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Abstract Brain drain refers to the large-scale emigration of a large group of talented‚ skilled and knowledgeable individuals. This situation is also commonly referred to as “human capital flight.” Globally‚ some generals factors contribute to this situation. Puerto Rico has his own distinctive factors. Puerto Rico has a special relation‚ and a unique political status with United States that make it
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made landfall on the island of Puerto Rico‚ causing what has been characterized as the worst devastation to hit the island in decades. While the people of Puerto Rico attempted to recover‚ the issue of statehood has remained in limbo since the June 2017 referendum held in Puerto Rico to vote on the island’s current territorial status. This current referendum resulted in 97% of the residents that voted‚ to cast their vote in favor of statehood. The governor of Puerto Rico has been promoting statehood
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Amanda Morris Consumer Behavior 10 December 2012 Higher Education in Puerto Rico Amanda Morris Consumer Behavior 10 December 2012 Higher Education in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is an interesting country when looking in comparison with the United States. They have been largely influenced by the US in culture‚ economics‚ and education. Because they have had aspirations of becoming the 51st state‚ they have historically tried to mainstream their culture in tandem with cultural trends
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A Brief History of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is a mountainous tropical island directly in the path of trade winds. These tropical conditions account for its tropical rain forest and tropical wet and dry climates. There is little difference from season to season in the energy received by the sun‚ and being near the equator the length of the day remains fairly constant throughout the year. Puerto Rico is composed of one large island and several small islands. It is bordered on the north by the Atlantic
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hears Puerto Rico is "tropical paradise" (Mumford!). What most people don’t know is that Puerto Rico is an under developed U.S. commonwealth‚ and that like most places‚ it has very unfortunate locations. I believe that Puerto Rico unlike the U.S. has a lot of advancements to make‚ and that it should become a state. The first thing that should change is the school system. A public school system in the U.S. is currently what a private school in Puerto Rico can offer. Another problem in Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico is a beautiful Caribbean island and a United States territory. Puerto Ricans have been citizens of the USA since 1917. The legal status of the island and its relationship with the US continues to be a controversial issue. Puerto Ricans pay some taxes‚ and serve in the military‚ but can’t vote in US elections. The majority of the people of the islands have expressed anger with the current political status in vote in 2012. Many Puerto Ricans want independence from Washington. The Puerto
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Puerto Rico: Analysis and Perspectives Juan Claudio Springfield College Human Services Portfolio Development HUSB 307/S1 Kellee Grucci November 01‚ 2014 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICE CLAIM FOR CREDIT-COVER SHEET Student’s Name: Juan Claudio College and Course #: Course Title: Credits Claimed:
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Should the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico become one of the United States Puerto Rico is an island in the West Indies acquired by the United States after the Spanish-America War in 1898. Puerto Rico is considered a commonwealth‚ a nation or state governed by the people‚ a republic. The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan. Puerto Rico currently chooses its local officials and decides its own budget and taxes. On four occasions the option to continue a commonwealth‚ choose statehood‚ or independence
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Puerto Rico Capital City – San Juan. Official language – Spanish & English. Location – Caribbean. Climate - Average temperatures year round between 80 °F and 70 °F (26.7 °C - 21.1 °C). Currency - United States Dollar (USD) $. Population - 3‚620‚897 (July 2014). Nationality - Puerto Rican. Primary ethnicity – Hispanic. Total area - 3‚515 sq. mi (9‚104 sq. km). Main import - chemicals‚ machinery‚ equipment‚ clothing‚ food‚ and petroleum products. Main export - chemicals‚ electronics‚ apparel
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Most households in puerto rico have three people. They grow rice‚stewed beans‚meats.They use the same education as the U.S. Same as the U.S. 3‚725‚789 people live in the urban. Employment is regulation in puerto rico. They buy there food at restaurants‚ market‚ farms. Approximately 400‚000 people are affected by the rationing plans on the island with a total of 1‚230‚000 customers under AAA services. Water scarcity has a huge impact on food production. Without water people do not have a means
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