Operation Bootstrap Was Launched After the Second World War to Attract

Operation Bootstrap was launched after the Second World War to attract U.S. corporations to Puerto Rico. What was the overall outcome of Operation Bootstrap?

A) Rapid overall growth in the Puerto Rican economy although unemployment remained high and wages stayed low
B) Reduced unemployment in Puerto Rico and increased wages despite the fact that few new corporations were attracted.
C) Significantly higher wages for workers but at the cost of significantly increased unemployment
D) Decreased wages for both Puerto Ricans and U.S. workers as corporations sought bases in other countries

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