Manufacturing in Puerto Rico
In today's world, Manufacturing in Puerto Rico plays a fundamental role in society. Whether it is in the field of technology, culture, politics or any other aspect of everyday life, Manufacturing in Puerto Rico has a significant impact. From its origins to the present, Manufacturing in Puerto Rico has been the subject of study, debate and controversy, generating constant interest from experts and fans alike. In this article, we will explore in depth the role of Manufacturing in Puerto Rico in today's society, analyzing its influence in different areas and its relevance in the contemporary world.
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Manufacturing in Puerto Rico is the largest economic sector in the economy of Puerto Rico; composing almost half (about 46%) of the gross domestic product (GDP) of Puerto Rico. All manufacturers in Puerto Rico are in some way interconnected with the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) which provides substantial incentives for companies that manufacture in Puerto Rico. Manufacturers are also voluntarily interconnected through the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association which serves as their primary trade association and their main lobby group upon the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico. Most manufacturing in Puerto Rico today is the product of Operation Bootstrap.
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Advantages
- governed by the law and regulations of the federal government of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. labor laws, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
- bilingual labor force that speaks and writes Spanish and English
- labor force enjoys the rights and privileges of American citizenship, allowing defense contractors to base operations in Puerto Rico or use Puerto Rico force for nearshoring
- shorter route point from Africa and South America
Disadvantages
- government monopolies on public utilities and worker's compensation
- high level of government corruption
- additional laws and regulation than those imposed by the federal government of the United States