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Conference Proceedings and Books

  • “El Impacto Económico de la Reutilización de las Aguas Residuales”. Perspectivas en Asuntos Ambientales, Vol. 5-2017, UMET, Febrero, 2017.
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  • “Economic Impact of the Construction and Financial Sectors in Puerto Rico”, Interamerican University, School of Law, Construction Law Congress, 2014

 

  • “The Old Men of (Cuba): Will the Sun Also Rise (on Cuba)?” co-author with Prof. Ira Sohn, Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Volume 13(1) 2012, pp. 26-46.
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  • “Labor Loss of Income: Methods & Practices “, The First Symposium on Damages and Torts, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Law School Amphitheater, San Juan Puerto Rico, 2008.

 

  • “Unlocking the Golden Handcuffs: Prospects for Improving the Performance of the Puerto Rican Economy”, co-author with Prof. Ira Sohn, Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol. 7, #2, 2007, pp. 71-86.

 

  • “Revisión del Índice de Precios al Consumidor”; La Responsabilidad Social, Revista del Trabajo, Tomo 19, #54, pp. 46-57, Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos, Puerto Rico, 2007.

 

  • “Just in Time, (J.I.T.), and “Maritime Transportation”, Conference Proceedings, Annual Conference in Caribbean Basis Initiatives, CBI Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1992.

 

  • “Risk and Rewards for the Local Entrepreneurs: The PR Venture Capital Club”, Conference Proceedings, Perspective on the Agro-Industrial Development of Puerto Rico for Next Century, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, 1989.

 

  • “Importance of Business Planning for Small Business”, Conference Proceedings, Proceedings of 4th Symposium Hispanic Business Economy, Small Business Development Center, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1987.

Selected Reports

  • Editor, Tracking the Economy, Economic Indicators of the Puerto Rican Economy, 2012 to present, Quarterly Publication of GEMS
  • Collaborator and Participant, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Proposal on Treatment of Wastewater, School of Environmental Affairs, Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez’ (SUAGM), UMET, November 2014
  • Editor, Bulletin of the Puerto Rico Economists Association, (AEPR), Quarterly non-peer review published with the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico, 2012-2014
  • Co-Editor, “Executive Summary, Findings of Study on Income & Expenditures Survey of Urban Consumers in Puerto Rico”, Department of Labor and Human Resources, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2007.
  • Final Report of: “Principal Highlights on Findings of Consumers Expenditures and Income Survey of Urban Consumer in Puerto Rico”, to Secretary of Department of Labor and Human Resources, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2002.
  • Special Report: “Status of ongoing Research Project: Income & Expenditure Survey of Urban Consumer in Puerto Rico”, to Steering Committee & BLS, Washington, D.C., Department of Labor and Human Resources, 2001.
  • “Preparation of Cost Budget for Engagement: Realization of New CPI”, Department of Labor and Human Resources, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2001.
  • Special Report to Governor of Puerto Rico: “Income & Expenditure Survey of Urban Consumers in Puerto Rico: Preliminary Findings of Phase I and Work Plan for Phases II and III”, Department of Labor & Human Resources, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2001.
  • “Revenue Study of Container Cargo in Puerto Rico”, Navieras de Puerto Rico, 1995.
  • “Market Profiles of Leeward and Windward Islands”, 1993-1994, Special assignment by the Board of the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority, Navieras de Puerto Rico, 1994.

Articles, Working Papers, Essays and Discussion Papers

  • “El recurso de Agua de Puerto Rico: Trasfondo, Realidades y Retos” in Ensayos para una nueva economía.  Desarrollo Económico de Puerto Rico.  Ediciones Callejón, 2017
  • “Economic Impact of the Construction and Financial Sectors in Puerto Rico”, Interamerican University School of Law, Construction Law Congress, 2014
  • “The Importance of Water as an Economic Resource” Article, Bulletin, Puerto Rico Economists Association, 2014
  • “Review of Consumer Price Index”, Published in the La Responsabilidad Social, Department of Labor Review, Volume 19, No. 54, pp. 46-57, 2008; Co-authored with M. Z. Olmo Quiñones
  • “Análisis Económico de los Artículos Seis y Siete que reglamenta la forma de hacer los cómputos indispensables para llegar a la fijación o modificación de la Pensión Alimentaria al Amparo de las Nuevas Guías”, 2006, Research Paper
  • Special Report to BLS, Washington, DC on Engagement for Phase III, Tasks I, II of the Income & Expenditure Survey of Urban Consumers in Puerto Rico, Department of Labor & Human Resources, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 2002
  • “Value Added Generated by the Presence of MNC in host countries: Issues for management”, Seminar, Global Strategies, Article, Interamerican University, Faculty of Administrative and Economic Sciences, 2001.
  • “Bankruptcy Costs and Betas of Business”, Financial Planning, Research Paper, Interamerican University, Faculty of Administration and Economic Sciences, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2000.