Mexico : A Market for the 21st Century [Paperback]by Charles Piggot
Not yet published, no due date - can be pre-ordered Description of Mexico : A Market for the 21st CenturyOne of the range of country guides from Euromoney Books that provide in-depth information for all those wishing to invest and do business internationally. Each country guide gives a unique analysis of the market examining topics such as politics and macroeconomics, economy by sector, corporate businesses, resources, infrastructure, trade, foreign investment, banking and finance, the capital markets, tax, accounting and auditing and the legal environment. Published in association with Bancomer; Cemex; Creel, Garic’a-Cuéllar y MŸggenburg; and Secretar’a de Hacienda y Crédito Pœblico.Euromoney's third book on the country, this book takes a hard look at the country's undoubted achievements under President Zedillo, but also at the problems that remain to be tackled by the new administration. These include the urgent need for fiscal reforms, further liberalisation of the electricity sector and reform of the judiciary. Mexico: A Market for the 21st Century gives the perspective with which to understand the present investment and business environment in Mexico and the challenge that lie ahead. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth view of the current trends and opportunities in export sectors such as car manufacturing, white goods and computer components, as well as in sectors recently opened to private participation, for example the supply of natural gas. It also examines the stock exchange and banking sector, detailing the overhaul of a financial system that has been brought back from the brink. Title Information
Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonContents of Mexico : A Market for the 21st Century1: General introductionÊPrologue - Mexico's new politics Recent economic history - rapid economic recoveryÊÊÊÊ The political structureÊÊÊÊ The main political parties The reform of the judiciary branchÊÊÊ The process of electoral reform Transition without crisis 2: Mexico's regions The politics of the regions Monterrey, industrial powerhouse of the northÊÊÊÊ Guadalajara, Mexico's Silicon ValleyÊÊ Industrial growth in the north New industrial centres: Querétaro and TlaxacalaÊ Industrial growth in Veracruz The Federal District Chiapas 3: Mexico's social and physical infrastructure Profile of the Mexican consumer base The priorities of the Zedillo administration Pension fund reforms The labour market and wage levels Environmental protection 4: Structural change and growth An export-driven economy Steps towards deregulation Privatisation: new sectors open for investment The role and importance of foreign investment 5: Economic management An overview of recent economic policy Sound financing in the future The Banco de México - monetary policy and the control of inflation 6: The capital markets A fully developed system The creation of pension funds Mexico in the Euromarkets Mexico's credit rating The domestic bond markets Other debt instruments The futures and options markets The importance of foreign investors American depositary receipts and other foreign listings Yankee bonds 7: The Mexican Stock Exchange Introduction History of the market Structure, operation and ownership of the exchange The trading system Listing requirements and regulation Clearing, settlement and custody 8: Banking and retail finance The banking system - crucial to Mexico's continued recovery A short history of the banking crisis The role of the regulators and credit bureaux Modernisation of the financial system The lessons of the rescue Cleaning up the balance sheets The need for a new legal framework Foreign banks - strategic alliances and takeovers Consumer credit, mortgages and credit cards 9: Foreign exchange, derivatives and trade finance A fully floating currency The derivatives markets Trade finance 10: Growth industries Introduction Overview The electrical and electronics industries Agriculture Shipping and ports Tourism How important are the maquiladoras? Company profile: Cemex 11: The energy sector The oil industry Natural gas The petrochemical industry The electricity industry 12: Free trade agreements Trade liberalisation Recent trends in foreign trade Nafta - a progress report Trade agreements with Latin American countries The Mexico-EU free trade agreement Israel Other trade agreements 13: The regulatory environment Introduction E-business Management of distressed assets Power generation Privatisation of airports Telecommunications Investing in Mexico Private equity Taxation 14: Conclusion What the future holds The challenges ahead Stronger democracy and a decentralised government Mexico in an American context Mexico in a world context The leading emerging market Conclusion |
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