WHAT'S A MACQUILADORA?
Look
at this site for an introduction
to the maquiladora industry. This site gives some useful
background information on Mexico and a good map
of some of the important centres of maquiladora plants.
HOW IMPORTANT ARE THEY TO MEXICO?
This
site helps to explain the economic importance to Mexico, as does this
this
one about the border economy.
CURSE
OR BLESSING - WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE?
Here
is a selection of sites for you to examine and form your own opinions:
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6
WHAT'S
YOUR VIEW?
Vote here! (you only get one go!)
TASK:
Prepare a short report about the maquiladora phenomenon under these headings:
What
is a maquiladora?
What factors explain the development of the maquiladora phenomenon?
What advantages and disaadvantages exist for Mexico itself?
What is your conclusion?