Abstract
This paper discusses the problems with Mexico's economy and the implications of these problems. The paper then focuses on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the implementation of certain global programs by NAFTA that the organization hoped would change the economic situation. It looks at the challenges faced by the programs and by NAFTA in general and how the organization can move forward in the best interests of the Mexican economy.

From the Paper
"Proponents of NAFTA claimed that the agreement would benefit Mexico and lead to a major improvement in the Mexican economy, but this has not happened sufficiently to reduce the flow of workers northward. By any measure, the problem is so ingrained and so acute that it cannot be solved by any one action and cannot be solved rapidly. What is needed is a long-term investment plan to help improve the Mexican economy, but this may not take place so long as American businesses are relying so heavily on low wags in Mexico as a way of cutting costs in the U.S. companies relocating to Mexico have to offer more benefits to Mexican workers to improve the standard of living and keep workers at home. The only way to achieve this would be for the Mexican government to impose certain requirements, and this is not likely to happen because doing so would drive some American companies away and make the employment picture even worse. What is really needed is a major overhaul of the Mexican economy, and that is a long-term project that may have already been started with the change in leadership from the PRI alone to a more competitive political environment, though the evidence for major change is not yet that firm."

Tags:employment taxes, interest rate, border

Abstract
Mexico is classified as an upper-middle-income economy by the World Bank and though it is a member of NAFTA, it is still marked with the indelible scar of a developing economy. So, while some successes have seemingly been made, evidenced most prominently by Mexico's participation in NAFTA, there is still a long way to go. This paper will illustrate this sketchy pattern of Mexico's development.

From the Paper
"Much attention has been given to the globalization of trade, with trade pacts being signed among European nations (the European Community), North American nations (the North American Free Trade Agreement) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) which evolved into the World Trade Organization (WTO). There are numerous reasons why American companies are eager to conduct business in other countries: diversification of risk, increased revenues and greater market presence are three. Choosing which countries in which to operate is a critical part of the decision making process when companies decide to go international, and some analysts have identified ten nations as Big Emerging Markets (BEMs). This research considers one BEM, Mexico, and the strategies for exporting banking software to that country."

Tags:MEXICO

Abstract
This paper examines the effects that The North American Free Trade Agreement has had on both the American and Mexican economies as a result of its inception. The author also examines how the U.S. has not abided by all provisions of the NAFTA and the resulting conflict. In doing so, the author addresses the following question: Is allowing Mexican trucks to operate on U.S. highways a safety risk, or an obligation under NAFTA?"

From the Paper
"The North American Free Trade Agreement (hereafter referred to as NAFTA) was created to eliminate tariffs and many non-tariff barriers between its three members: the United States, Mexico and Canada. Many tariffs ended when NAFTA took effect on Jan. 1, 1994; others will be phased out over 15 years. Among NAFTA's principal objectives, the conflict lies in one of the most important objectives of all: to promote conditions of fair competition in the free trade area. The elimination of trade barriers and the unrestricted facilitation of cross-border movement of goods between the territories of the parties is a necessity if this objective is to be achieved. However, trade with Mexico since the inception of NAFTA has seemingly been one-sided."

Tags:american, border, international, latin, mexico, trade

Abstract
This paper examines the downside of immigration in the U.S and focuses on three specific areas: The impact of immigration on the labor market, the use of welfare and the payment of taxes. The writer asserts that while immigration may benefit the country as a whole, the burdens of these new population flows fall unequally on particular communities. This paper also discusses the high Mexican immigration rate in California and the resulting effects on its economy. This paper contains researched facts and statistics as well as relevant expert opinions to back up the writer's claim that immigration impacts negatively on the U.S. economy.

From the Paper
"Education is the key to mobility in the United States and those communities, which cannot provide adequate education will be unable to move their members out of poverty, no matter what cultural solidarities they are able to maintain. Clark suggests that the result of this social immobility could lead to what he calls a "tearing of the social fabric" in multicultural communities. Although the tensions of cultural difference make these communities culturally rich, Clark argues that too much tension could result in balkanization, interethnic violence, and increasing economic stagnation."

Tags:immigrant, immigration, california, mexican, social, welfare, taxes, economy, education, latin, american

Abstract
This paper presents an essay that argues that the two main reasons Mexican immigrants struggle to achieve upward mobility are poor education and lack of job skills.

Tags:conclaves, legislation, college, drop out rates, hourglass economy, employment, language, ethnicity

Abstract
The paper discusses Mexican immigration as one of the hottest social topics of modern day. Everyone seems to have an opinion that details the rights and wrongs of immigration from Mexico. The paper comments that the historical view of Mexican immigrants is one of poor migrant workers who come to the US to earn a living and to support family. This paper discusses the history of Mexican immigration which was welcomed in many periods of US development.

From the Paper
"If Mexican immigrants are given greater opportunity to immigrate, both temporarily and permanently immigration will more likely become an asset rather than a liability to both nations. Mexican immigration in its present form is an issue that will likely stay in the headlines but a greater understanding of its diverse and logical history could help those in opposition to it to better understand the nature of its positive impacts upon the US. Mexican immigration is an inevitable part of the social, economic and political situation of both nations."

Tags:social, security, family, reunification, positive, impacts

Abstract
This paper analyzes the presence of Mexican immigrants in California, and how they came to play an essential role in the structure of the American society. The author studies the reasons for Mexican immigrants to settle down in California and New Mexico, and how the American economy was influenced by the influx of immigrants; the Mexicans became a source of cheap and strong labor in the gold mining business. The paper also discusses the ways in which the Mexican community assimilated into American culture.

From the Paper
"The fact that the Mexicans came to be more appreciated in terms of financial gains in California rather than in their native land, they decided to establish themselves with their families as well. In this sense, the structure of the society changed as well. More and more Mexicans became part of the American culture and contributed to its definition. The Mexican family played a major role in creating the sense of multiculturalism inside the society. Unlike the traditional way of life of the American family the Mexican family was quite different."

Tags:immigration, culture

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This paper discusses the economic impact of the Mexican peso crisis that occurred in 1994. It describes the events that led up to the devaluation of the peso and the impact of the development of the crisis. The paper then discusses the rescue package to bailout the failing economy and describes the impact that the crisis had on the world at large.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review and Theory
Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The pesos continued downgrading raised questions about Mexico's ability to service the short-term foreign currency denominated debt. The Washington consensus feared that Mexico would declare foreign debt moratorium or re-impose trade and exchange restrictions after NAFTA had been signed, which may have spread contagion to other member countries. Thus, in February 1995, they provided financial rescue package to Mexico for debt restructuring. The financial rescue package totaled $48.8 billion. The IMF stand-by credit of $17.8 billion was the largest ever both in terms of absolute amount and in relation to Mexico's holding in the Fund. The financial rescue package was provided conditional upon a stringent adjustment program designed to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund. The rescue loans allowed Mexico to swap the short-term financial obligations to mid to long-term. Due to the financial rescue package, Mexico's external total debt rose from 38.3 % of GDP in 1994 to 69.1% in 1995. Even though IMF has been criticized for its improper policies and procedures and ignorant handling of bailouts, the Mexican government was influenced in terms world organizations due to the peso crisis of the 90s."

Tags:NAFTA, devaluation, currency, exchange

Abstract
This paper explains that, on the American continent, the NAFTA agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S.A. has been responsible largely for the liberalization of economies, privatization and deregulation, which have all impacted the workforce, particularly women. The author points out that globalization has brought about an unequal structure of the global economy in which corporations are creating labor segregation, paying the most minimum wages possible and providing the least amount of labor regulations, all of which cause social and economic marginalization of women. The paper relates that various trade agreements push countries to privatize public resources causing a shift away from welfare and social programs such as social insurance, health care, child-care and childcare subsidy. The author stresses that the new jobs created for the sole profit of the employers are usually lower-paid, part-time or contract flexible work having no benefits.

From the Paper
"One example of such harassment and discrimination is cited by Quintero-Ramirez, (2002). She describes how managers are often able to request a medical examination to show that a job applicant is not pregnant. Because of deregulation, the working conditions in these factories are often unsanitary and even dangerous, and inadequate or non-existing healthcare often exasperated the health impacts suffered by these women workers. These women work for minimum wages while foreign countries reap most of the benefits. The maquiladora sector is of particular importance because it has grown 89% in the period between 1995 and 2000 . The managers of these manufacturing plants often prefer to hire women because of the patriarchal beliefs that women are more docile and better suited for boring repetitive jobs. "

Tags:deregulation, maquiladora, harassment, home-based, neo-liberalism