Journal Article

Lagging productivity gains restrain Mexico’s economic prospects

Abstract: Investment, a large labor pool and proximity to the United States have helped propel Mexico’s economic fortunes. Dallas Fed economists Sewon Hur and Pia Orrenius discuss how improving productivity could propel Mexico beyond the ranks of middle-income nations.

Keywords: border region; Mexico; productivity; economic conditions; United States;

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Part of Series: Southwest Economy

Publication Date: 2024-05-20

Note: On the record: A conversation with Sewon Hur. Audio file from the Southwest Economy Podcast.