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Island Of Hispaniola Has Two Varied Economies

by Chana Joffe-Walt, NPR
February 12, 2010

Haiti and the Dominican Republic make up the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. The two countries have very different economies, but the question is why? The answer lies in the dreams of two men who make T-shirts for a living — one in Haiti, the other in the Dominican Republic.

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  • Morning Edition, February 12, 2010
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