The Mexican economy and its present institutional challenges.

Abstract

The relationship between economic performance and economic, political, and legal institutions in Mexico is analyzed. The hypothesis is that these institutions are fundamental to growth and social well-being. The method used is qualitative, based on economic theory. Data on the aforementioned variables are analyzed, from the Fragile State Index, the Center for Public Finance Studies, and the World Bank. The periodicity is annual. The article concludes with the need to deepen the implementation of policies and actions to strengthen the rule of law. The first section of the article addresses the introduction; the second reviews the literature, the methods used, and their results; the third and final section presents the conclusions.