United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts. COUNT 4
QSN1 How much money did the Marshall Islands receive yearly from the United States until 2013? ANS1 US$57.7 million QSN2 How much money will the United States give the Marshal Islands every year until 2023? ANS2 US$62.7 million QSN3 What document defines how much money is transferred from the United States to the Marshall Islands? ANS3 the Amended Compact of Free Association QSN4 What will be established in 2023? ANS4 a trust fund