Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Event

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust, held an in-person-only event on a new tool to improve population health in Puerto Rico.

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Remarks by President Williams
Price Stability Speech
Price Stability: The Foundation for a Strong Economy
On his regional visit to Puerto Rico July 7-8, 2022, President Williams spoke on price stability. This visit is part of the New York Fed's broader commitment to serving the diverse economies in the Federal Reserve's Second District, which—in addition to Puerto Rico—includes the U.S. Virgin Islands, New York State, northern New Jersey, and parts of Connecticut.
Price Stability Speech
Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on the Economic Outlook, Monetary Policy, and Puerto Rico
On July 8, 2022, during a regional visit to Puerto Rico, New York Fed President John Williams spoke about inflation, the economic outlook, monetary policy, and Puerto Rico’s economy at the University of Puerto Rico — Mayagüez campus.
Price Stability Speech
Puerto Rico Regional Visit, Part One: On the Ground in Metro San Juan
In this two-part series, we share what we learned on a 2022 regional visit to Puerto Rico. Part one centers on takeaways from engagements in the San Juan metropolitan area, and part two focuses on the island’s west coast.
Price Stability Speech
Puerto Rico Regional Visit, Part Two: Ports of Call on the West Coast
In the second of this two-part series, we share key takeaways from the regional visit that included meetings on Puerto Rico's west coast.
Hurricane Resource Center for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Hurricane Resource Center for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Since Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the New York Fed has been monitoring developments in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and has curated resources for business owners, homeowners, and renters impacted by the storms.
An Update on the Competitiveness of Puerto Rico’s Economy
An Update on the Competitiveness of Puerto Rico’s Economy
In light of the fiscal pressures that have been developing in Puerto Rico, a team made up of staff from the New York Fed's Research, Outreach, International, and Markets groups was commissioned to update the New York Fed’s 2012 report on the Commonwealth, with a special focus on improving Puerto Rico’s fiscal outcomes. The report outlines a number of steps that the Island should consider taking over the next several years in order to restore its fiscal health.
July 31, 2014
Report on the Competitiveness of Puerto Rico's Economy
Report on the Competitiveness of Puerto Rico's Economy
Experts from the Bank's research, outreach and education teams were commissioned to analyze the challenges facing Puerto Rico and to put forward recommendations on how to capitalize on the Island’s strengths to promote growth. The results, presented in both English and Spanish, represent their efforts made in consultation with local, national and international experts, as well as stakeholders on the Island itself.
June 29, 2012
Recent Event
Investing in Rural Prosperity
On May 24, 2022, the New York Fed hosted a public event in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors highlighting a new framework for advancing shared economic prosperity in rural communities across the United States.
Key Takeaways from Investing in Rural Prosperity Event
Learn about key insights from the New York Fed event, a collaboration with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that explored opportunities to advance shared economic prosperity in rural communities across the U.S.
Small Business Survey
Puerto Rico Small Businesses and the 2017 Hurricanes
Puerto Rico Small Business Sector Trends: Evidence from the 2018 New York Fed Survey (Released September 2018)
2017 Small Business Survey (Released January 2018)
Puerto Rico's Growth Entrepreneurs (Released May 2017)
Puerto Rico's Micro-Entrepreneurs (Released March 2017)
Regional Perspectives on Puerto Rico Small Business
2016 Small Business Survey
Related New York Fed Content
Community Development Finance
Regional Economy: Puerto Rico
Press Briefing: Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Related External Content
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Small Business Administration—Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands District Office
Puerto Rico 2012-2013 Small Business Resource Guide pdf
Department of Economic Development and Commerce
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Grupo Guayacán, Inc.
Instituto Empresarial para la Mujer
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce
Puerto Rico Small Business Technology and Development Center
Corporación para el Financiamiento Empresarial del Comercio y de las Comunidades
Compañía de Comercio y Exportación de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Federal Contracting Center
Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico
Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico
Contacts
Javier Silva
Community Development
212 720-2789
javier.silva@ny.frb.org

Kellye Jackson
Community Development
212 720-1356
kellye.jackson@ny.frb.org

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