The problem in Puerto Rico is far more than a fiscal one, if young Puerto Ricans continue to leave the island at these current rates then the island will soon hit a demographic tipping point. In fact, according to Pew Research Center, there are now about 1.5 million fewer people living on the island. The United States Government is currently deciding what to do to help Puerto Rico in the upcoming months.
The problem in Puerto Rico is far more than a fiscal one, if young Puerto Ricans continue to leave the island at these current rates then the island will soon hit a demographic tipping point. The ratio of retiree to worker will make it unlikely﻿ to ever restore to a virtuous cycle of economic growth and prosperity. The United States Government is currently deciding what to do to help Puerto Rico in the upcoming months.