Regional Economic Growth In Mexico: The 21st Century Economy

Authors

ALEJANDRO DÍAZ-BAUTISTA
College of the Northern Border
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6409-9615
MAYRÉN POLANCO GAYTÁN
University of Colima
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0955-0733
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53897/LI.2022.0007.UCOL

Keywords:

Enonomy, regional studies, trade, economic growth, economic convergence

Synopsis

Regional economics in Mexico is concerned with the spatial allocation of economic activity. It is centered along the analysis within regions and states or metropolitan areas of a country. Mexico as a country is now one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America and a model of financial and commercial integration. But formidable development and economic growth challenges lie ahead for Mexico in the next quarter century, as it observed the deep contrasts between Mexico's rich and poor states, growing urban centers and destitute rural areas, and between Mexicans rich enough to be considered between the richest men in the world and owning companies that are able to compete with industrialized countries, and those Mexicans for whom the benefits of globalization have not yet materialized. 

In the coming years, Mexico faces many challenges in order to support economic growth. The economic reforms, including the financial sector reform, labor reform, energy and decentralization, promises to give the country a greater legitimacy, stronger sustainability and a higher rate of economic growth.

The present book covers the effects of human capital and research and development on growth and regional convergence in Mexico. It also takes a closer look at institutions and economic growth in Mexico; and also covers trade, economic growth and convergence.

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Author Biographies

ALEJANDRO DÍAZ-BAUTISTA, College of the Northern Border

Dr. Díaz-Bautista received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Professor Díaz-Bautista has taught courses and seminars in the fields of industrial organization, macroeconomics, international economics, political economy, econometrics, public finance, economic growth, economy and territory and regional economics. 

He has written various books and articles in refereed scholarly journals both at the national and international level. His book “The Determinants of Economic Growth: Convergence, Trade and Institutions” was recognized by the European Union Publishers Forum as part of the European Union Catalogue of Key Publications. 

Professor Díaz-Bautista has been recognized several times by the national system of researchers as a Distinguished National Researcher.

 

MAYRÉN POLANCO GAYTÁN, University of Colima

Research Professor Polanco-Gaytán received her PhD in Science and Technology Policy and her master´s in science in Technical Change and Industrial Strategy from Manchester University in the United Kingdom.

Her research focuses on the economics of innovation and technological change from the point of view of evolutionary economics, belonging to the heterodox economic trend.

She has publications in national and international journals as well as the journals incorporated into the CONACYT registry. She has also published books and book chapters as author, co-author, and coordinator.

Finally, she is an evaluating member of the National Council of Economic Science (CONACE), she is an active member of the International Schumpeter Society, and the first woman who presided over the College of Economists of Colima (2015 - 2017).

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DÍAZ-BAUTISTA, A. ., & POLANCO GAYTÁN, M. . (2022). Regional Economic Growth In Mexico: The 21st Century Economy. University of Colima. https://doi.org/10.53897/LI.2022.0007.UCOL