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Then, carefully research about the image that pertains to a specific time period in Puerto Rico.

Identify which economic activity and system it belongs to and why.

Identify which stage of the Demographic Transition Model each situation would be and why.

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-Demographic Transition Model: This situation would be in Stage 1 because this stage applies to most of the world before the Industrial Revolution and the tainos lived in Puerto Rico long before that. Another characteristic of Stage 1 is that the population can have major swings due to events such as wars and pandemics and t he tainos faced many pandemics once the Spaniards arrived.

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- Economic activity: Agriculture
The working men and women in this picture are harvesting sugarcane, depicting that they're participating in the agricultural aspect of economy.
- Demographic Transition Model:
Stage 2
The second stage of the DTM is mostly manufacturing-based. Birth rates remain high while death rates decrease and modern medicine is being introduced to the country. The sugarcane harvest played a huge role in Puerto Rico's economy for the island had control of everything from the crops to the factories where the cane was processed.

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Economic system- Education
-  The image above shows the University of Puerto Rico which was built in 1903 and it's still standing and functioning today.
- Demographic transition model
Stage 4
- This stage mentions higher levels of education which is represented by the university because the first graduating class with a bachelor's degree in Puerto Rico graduated from this university. This means that the foundation of this university helped improve the education on the island.

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◀︎ Economic activity Manufacturing ▸ The women in the picture are seamstresses in the process of sewing their product, which means they are participating in the economic activity.
◀︎ Demographic Transition Model: Stage 3
▸ In the third stage, birth rates decrease as a result of an increase in women's status. In the thirties, the number of children per woman dropped, and ten years before women got the right to suffrage.

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A oil refining company named CORCO create an petrochemical  establishment in the 60s and it was considered to become the new driving factor of the economy. The refinery produced gasoline, diesel, propane, and other products of petroleum. After 20 years this refinery among many others closed down. Corco Habla belongs to the Market/Commercial system. This is in stage 2 of the demographic transition because its not before the industrial revolution but there were not that many advancements.

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economic activity: In this picture we can see La Milla de Oro, which is composed of many banks and companies that provide financial aid. Banks are tertiary because the banking system provides financial service to the Puerto Rican population.

economic system: La Milla de Oro is part of the economic system of marketing. This is because banks need to have the same mentality as companies to attract the most customers, which is a big part of the marketing system.

Demographic Transition Model:
Towards the end of the 20th century, when la Milla de Oro developed, Puerto Rico was in the third stage of the demographic transition model. One of the main aspects of the third stage is improving economical conditions, which the banking system helped, like mentioned, by providing financial services. In present days, it is in the fourth stage because the birth rate remains low and the death rate is increasing. Countries in stage four have a stronger economy, which is one of the effects of an improved financial system.

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This is an image of the Puerto  Rican Electric Power Authority, also known as PREPA. It was formed in 1941 and is now the only company responsible for distributing power and generating electricity throughout the island. This image was taken in 2017.

Economic Activity and System: This is a tertiary economic activity because it generates and provides electricity. It is a market based system because the electricity is directed and sold to the people that live around the area of the powerplant.

Demographic Transition Model :

Stage 3 - While the island has been extremely progressive in terms of women’s rights, access to healthcare, and basic necessities, many crucial systems have yet to reach their full potential. The healthcare, education, and economic systems, backbones for society, are not as developed as expected and needed. The image above of PREPA serves to show the lack of accountability throughout the island. In being the only organization responsible for the distribution of power throughout the island, the corporation must be both accountable and supported by the aforementioned systems. However, overwhelming controversy surrounds this organization as it’s the most expensive utility in the island and is extremely draining of the economy when compared to the continental US. Hence, the establishment of this somewhat inefficient and devastatingly expensive service, only further tarnishes the fragile
economy