Analysis of Mexico’s participation in global value chains, 1995-2020
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This research examines the performance of the Mexican economy within global value chains in international trade. Growing economic interdependence has transformed production processes, allowing for the fragmentation and relocation of production across multiple countries, driven by trade liberalization and the advancement of information technologies. From a theoretical perspective based on the analytical background and fundamental concepts of global value chains, this paper analyzes Mexico's insertion into this dynamic. It shows that, while highly integrated in global trade, it faces structural challenges due to its dependence on imports of intermediate goods and its limited participation in the final stages of production, where greater added value is generated. In an uncertain and changing international context, the dynamics of global trade have been reconfigured, thus affecting the stability of global value chains. It is extremely important for Mexico to design and implement an industrial policy aimed at strengthening domestic production chains, promoting investment and fostering technological development, since these strategies are essential for improving its position in global value chains and taking advantage of opportunities, reducing its vulnerability and boosting its competitiveness in strategic sectors.Keywords:
global value chains , governance , upgrading , manufacturing exports , intermediate goodsReferences
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