Notes1 Considering the inconsistencies in U.S. migration policies and a number of recent events, it is wise to ask if an unusual turn on migration policy with respect to Cuba is in the works and/or should be in the works. Four factors come together to increase the probability of change in U.S. migration policies toward […]

Después de 1959, la mayor parte de la economía cubana pasó a ser controlada y administrada por el Estado. No obstante, algunas actividades privadas continuaron su ejecución, concentrándose fundamentalmente en: campesinos, transportistas privados y algunas profesiones como médicos y estomatólogos1. En los 80s los trabajadores por cuenta propia llegaron a ser aproximadamente 50 000 personas2. […]

This paper presents an assessment of economic implications of movement towards normal relations between Cuba and the United States. It gauges the likely impact of the new measures announced by Obama on December 2014. It then considers economic consequences in a longer time horizon given possible changes in U.S. laws and resolution of major legal […]

The actions announced by the governments of Cuba and the United States on December 17, 2014 will have a limited immediate impact on the Cuban economy.[ref]For an early estimate of the effects of these measures, see Luis R. Luis, Economic Impact of the New Cuba Measures, Ascecuba.org//blog.[/ref] More important consequences will need to await the […]