My name is LB, and I am an undergraduate student currently enrolled in the in school in Northeast Pennsylvania. I am conducting research involving experiences during and post US military presence in Panama. You are invited to participate in this research study if you have knowledge on the subject matter. Possible participants have a connection to Panama, whether by birth or residency,basic knowledge of the social and economic climate during and after the end of US military presence, impressions of the current tourism industry, and a willingness to answer the posed questions. Please be 19 years old or older to participate in this research project.



By agreeing to participate in the interview process, you, the interviewee, agrees that:



a. My participation in the research process is voluntary and unpaid. I may withdraw participation at any time, and there is no cost to me for participating in the study.



b. I may decline to answer any question posed and have the right to end the interview at any time. If I choose to withdraw, any identifiable data can be withdrawn.



c. My participation leads to the product of documentation of research. My interviewer may take notes and make audio recordings of subsequent dialogue, if necessary. I may decline participation if I do not wish to be recorded.



d. I will not be identified by name, and my confidentiality in this study will remain secure. The use of any data will be subject to standard data use policies protecting my anonymity.



I have read, understand, and all questions I had have been answered to my satisfaction, and I understand I voluntarily agree to participate in this study by continuing to answer this survey.



Please note: This initial survey will close April 23rd, 2018. You will be asked if you would like to further participate beyond these initial questions within the survey.

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