This book tackles the relationship between equity and development, the place of institutions in determining these relationships, and the conditions under which particular institutional arrangements can either block or promote transitions toward more equitable forms of development. The book as a whole speaks directly to current discussions on inequity, poverty and growth and will contribute to t…
Equity and growth are central concerns for development in Mexico. Specific inequalities in income, power, wealth and status create and sustain economic institutions and policies that perpetuate these inequalities and promote poor economic performance.