The Economic System of Mexico

Ross has written a concise statistical description of the development of Mexico’s agriculture, industrial, and financial sectors since 1940. His main emphasis is placed upon the role of the government in the guidance of these sectors toward the achievement of the goals set forth in the Mexican Constitution of 1917, and his concluding chapter on economic growth and human welfare in today’s Mexico provides a good summary of the progress made and the problems yet to be overcome. Although limited treatment is given to any one particular topic, the book is well documented, with additional references for interested readers.