For over a century, the people of Puerto Rico and the United States have woven a lasting political, economic, social and cultural relationship. Today, this relationship is strengthened and renewed by the more than four million U.S. citizens who call Puerto Rico home and the nearly equal number of Puerto Ricans living on the mainland who travel back to Puerto Rico for business, vacation or visits to see family and friends. This book explores the question of Puerto Rico's status, economic development, competitive industry and recommendations with respect to the island of Vieques.