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The 51st State?

Published: Jan 01, 1990. Publicly Released: Jan 01, 1990.
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This article, which appeared in the GAO Journal, No. 10, Fall 1990, discusses Puerto Rico's future political status, focusing on: (1) Puerto Rico's three options of commonwealth, statehood, or total independence for political autonomy; (2) international pressures for changes to Puerto Rico's political status; (3) the benefits and economic costs of independence for the United States; and (4) the enormous risks involved in determining Puerto Rico's political status.

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