There are lots of factories in Mexico. The industrial sector as a whole has benefited from trade liberalization; in 2000 it accounted for almost 90% of all exp

There are lots of factories in Mexico. The industrial sector as a whole has benefited from trade liberalization; in 2000 it accounted for almost 90% of all export earnings. 25.7% of total GDP (...vs about 40 percent for China.) I think there might be some differences, though, as the success of Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong seems to be predictably repeating itself. Something about the Asian character doesn't seem typical, http://www.motherjones.com/news/exposure/2005/07/exposure_580x468.jpg http://www.motherjones.com/news/exposure/2005/07/exposure_58... [I haven't done the above since the 3rd grade. Lining up for a bathroom break. Geez.]