The Mexican economy: Present situation,perspectives and alternatives

The paper begins by sketching the build up to the recent crisis of the Mexican economy. Then it examines the strategic alternatives which are open in the future. The author points out that the present situation is ‘fluid’ and that two extremely different strategic options are shaping up: one which could be called nationalist and with a populist orientation; and the other which would prefer simply to reformulate the previous model of growth. Finally, the short-term economic perspectives are analysed and some factors will be considered which may well be included in an economic strategy of a nationalist and populist orientation.