INTERNATIONAL TRADE RELATIONS OF MEXICO: A WINDOW TO THE WORLD -- INTERNATIONAL TRADE RELATIONS OF MEXICO: A WINDOW TO THE WORLD -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- References -- Institutional Reforms and Trade Competitiveness in Latin America: -- A Chronological Analysis (1950-2008) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Process of Economic Reforms -- Research Design -- Results And Discussion -- Summing-Up -- References -- The Common Market of South America and Mexico: Goals, International -- Role and Challenges -- Abstract -- Introduction -- MERCOSUR -- Overview -- Membership -- Economies -- Conflicts -- Institutional Advances -- MERCOSUR Parliament -- Banco Del Sur -- Is MERCOSUR Functional? -- Economic Indicators -- Mexico: Policy Towards MERCOSUR -- Mexico-MERCOSUR Trade -- Conclusions -- References -- How Have the Changes in Tarriff Policies Affected Mexico's Trade with Eastern Asia? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Mexico and its Main Trade Agreements -- Mexico - Costa Rica -- Mexico - Nicaragua -- Mexico - Chile -- Mexico - European Union -- Mexico - Israel -- NAFTA -- Mexico and East Asian Trade -- Mexico and Singapore -- Mexico and Taiwan -- Mexico and Japan -- Trade Situation of Mexico-China -- Case: Anti-Dumping Strategy for Chinese Denim -- What Should Be Done To Prevent Dumping? -- Policy Implications -- Conclusion -- References -- Relations of Mexico with Asia and Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Background -- Mexican Relation with Asia -- NAFTA and APEC -- Comparison of Economic Integration between Asia and North America -- Mexico and APEC 2010 -- Policy Implications and Conclusions -- References -- Liberal Trade Environment in Mexico: Competitiveness and Challenges -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Overview of Mexican Exports and Imports -- Economic Models and Exports -- NAFTA Perspectives.

The Maquiladora Sector -- Policy Implications -- References -- Trade Openness and Inflation in Latin American Countries -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Review of Literature -- Trade Openness -- Economic Reforms and Inflationary Trends -- Economic Welfare Perspectives -- Framework of Hypotheses -- Theoretical Construct -- Interplay of Trade Blocs -- Research Design -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Impact of NAFTA Treaty on the Industrial Footwear Products Exports of Mexico -- Abstract -- Background -- NAFTA Effects -- Footwear Industry -- Market Segmentation -- Footwear Industry in United States -- Footwear Industry in Canada -- Impact of NAFTA on Footwear Industry -- Before NAFTA: 1990-1993 -- NAFTA: 1994-1995 -- NAFTA: 1996-1999 -- NAFTA 2000 and Further: China's Presence -- Main Findings -- Policy Implications -- References -- Mutual Impact Between the USA-Mexico Textile Trade Under the NAFTA Treaty -- Abstract -- Background -- NAFTA Effects -- NAFTA and Textile Industry -- Operational Conditions of Textile Manufacturers -- Problems and Prospects -- References -- Prospects of Food Industry in Mexico -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Growth of Food Industry in Mexico -- Food Industry in Mexico -- Chronology of Food Industry in Mexico -- Situation of Food Industry in Mexico -- Economics -- Politics -- Social -- Comparison with Global Food Industry Practices -- Mexican Companies and Foreign Companies in the Industry -- Companies Around the World in Food Inustry -- Conclusion -- References -- Internet Resources -- Factors Affecting Business Opportunities in Mexico: Analysis of Macro Perspectives -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Financial Forces -- Balance of Payments -- Taxation -- Financial Overview of the Flat Rate Business Tax or IETU -- The IETU -- Implications for Foreign Investors -- Foreign Exchange Risks -- The Inflation.

Economic and Socioeconomic Forces -- Distribution of Income -- Exchange Rates, Inflation Rates, and Interest Rates -- Socio-Cultural Forces -- Physical Environmental Forces -- Political Forces -- Legal Forces -- Article 27 of the Constitution (Constitución Política De Los Estados -- Unidos Mexicanos) -- Article 5 of Foreign Investment Law (Ley De Inversión Extranjera) -- Article 6 of the Constitution -- Chapter III on the Activities and Acquisitions with Specific Regulation: Article 7 of the Constitution -- Article 8 of the Constitution -- NOM (Mexican Official Standards) -- Manpower -- Competitiveness -- A. Production Factor Conditions -- B. Demand Conditions -- C. Related and Supporting Industries -- D. Firm Strategy, Structure and Rivalry -- Strategy -- Structure -- Rivalry -- References -- Economic Growth and International Trade Challenges Ahead in Mexico -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Economic Reforms in Mexico -- Tariff and Trade Policies -- Role of Regional Trade Agreements -- Macro-Economic Policies -- Trade Openness and Competitiveness -- Trade Relations with Asia -- Trade Liberalization and Productivity -- Social Perspectives of Economic Growth -- Conclusion and Policy Implications -- References -- About the Editor -- About The Contributors -- Index.