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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2024 · 14 MIN

Why Do Puerto Rico's Potatoes Come from Canada? (It's the Jones Act)

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The Jones Act's costs are especially high in Puerto Rico, where the 100-year-old shipping law affects everything from where food comes from to the mix of industries that Puerto Ricans might undertake. Economist Russell Hillberry explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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