Mexico, NAFTA and the Hardships of Progress
Historical Patterns and Shifting Methods of Oppression
Format:Paperback
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Published:12th Jun '13
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Since the 16th century, Mexico has in many ways been held captive by outsiders. In the modern era, outsiders have most often made their impact through control of the Mexican economy and helping to establish a ruling elite while millions of ordinary citizens face abject poverty. With the advent of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mexico's leadership predicted a new wave of economic progress in the country. However, a devaluation of the peso showed that the Mexican economy was as problematical as before. This work first examines the sociopolitical history of the country, and how the events of the past continue to influence the government's policies. Mexico's post-NAFTA future is then explored, with particular emphasis placed on how economic policy could evolve in a period of free trade. A 2013 postscript concludes the work.
“a very useful discussion and history of capital and labor relations in the two countries”—Choice.
ISBN: 9780786476053
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
Weight: 535g
396 pages