Mexico And Mexico City In The World Economy

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Maps -- List of Tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. INTRODUCTION -- Introduction -- Corporate and Legal Historical Background -- Legal Background -- Modernization and World Systems Theoretical Perspectives -- Modernization Theory -- World Systems/Dependency Theory -- FIRE -- Worldwide Networks -- National Networks -- Methodological Issues -- Remainder of This Book -- 2. METHODOLOGY -- Data Acquisition, Coverage, and Quality -- Introduction -- Data Sources -- Methodology -- Descriptive Statistical Analysis -- Cluster Statistical Methodology -- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) -- Base Maps -- Conclusions -- Case Studies -- 3. MEXICO AND MEXICO CITY IN THE LARGER GLOBAL CONTEXT -- Introduction -- Nation-State Developmental Levels: Cluster Analysis -- Upper Level Development -- Middle Level Development -- Lower Level Development -- Mexico States Developmental Cluster Analysis -- Major Mexican Cities -- Mexico's Large Cities -- Mexico City Cluster Analysis -- Other Mexican Cities -- Mexico's World System Relationships -- Transnational Corporate Penetration -- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) -- Exports and Imports -- In-Bond Industry (Maquiladoras) -- Oil -- Tourism -- Other Flows and Exchanges -- Conclusions -- 4. INDUSTRY -- Introduction -- History of Manufacturing in Mexico: Import Substitution to World Competition and Export -- Productivity and Competitiveness of Manufacturing Sectors -- Sources of Investment in Industry -- Regional Location of Manufacturing in Mexico -- Automobiles and Auto Parts -- Telecommunications and Personal Computer Industry -- Workforce and Skill Levels -- Conclusions -- Case Study: Cemex -- Case Study: Vitro -- 5. FINANCE AND COMMERCE -- Introduction -- Commerce Sector -- History of Commerce in Mexico