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6 reasons why Puerto Rico slid into financial crisis

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Wondering why Puerto Rico is in economic crisis? USA Today has six reasons.

1. Population loss

2. Job crisis

3. Too much lending that enabled a debt binge

4. Bureaucracy as barriers to investments and growth

5. Pension promises hurting the economy

6. Federal rules worsening the situation

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