Guantánamo Bay’s economic impact on Cuba is almost entirely negative

Evidence

However, research about the economic effects of bases in Germany, the United States, and elsewhere consistently shows that the economic benefits of bases are less significant than one might expect. The benefits are enjoyed disproportionately by relatively few individuals and industries, and people tend to ignore a variety of costs associated with bases that significantly decrease their net economic impact. Moreover, bases are an inefficient form of economic investment; often, they actually inhibit more productive and profitable forms of economic activity. Okinawa, for example, remains Japan’s poorest prefecture. The causes of that poverty are complex, but the period of formal U.S. occupation of Okinawa that lasted until 1972 clearly inhibited economic growth. In recent years, as the base presence has declined, Okinawa’s economy has expanded and diversified around tourism, IT, call centers, and logistics. — David Vine, Base Nation_ How U.S. Military Bases…, 915 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Military bases provide weaker economic benefits than commonly assumed — David Vine, Base Nation_ How U.S. Military Bases…, 915; The Guantánamo Bay lease had no termination date and gave the U.S. complete control; Guantánamo Bay is entirely self-sufficient with no economic links to local communities. (+1 more)

Related

• Self-contained bases now leak few dollars into local economies (similarity 0.82)
• Bases bring fewer economic benefits than expected and can inhibit local growth. (similarity 0.81)
• Base closures have no significant or lasting regional economic impact (similarity 0.80)
• Military bases provide weaker economic benefits than commonly assumed (similarity 0.78)

Broader Connections

• Guantánamo Bay is entirely self-sufficient with no economic links to local communities. #corroborates (0.70)
• Military bases provide weaker economic benefits than commonly assumed #corroborates (0.60) — David Vine, Base Nation_ How U.S. Military Bases…, 915
• The Guantánamo Bay lease had no termination date and gave the U.S. complete control #expands (0.50)
• The 1903 treaty effectively made Panama and Cuba colonies of the United States. #expands (0.40)