on the long term effects of CT programs particularly on migration decisions. Progresa-Oportunidades, the pioneer Mexican … to Progresa-Oportunidades. The reduction of adult population of males is 6 times higher than for females, a clear sign of …

purpose. I examine the short and long term effects of Progresa-Oportunidades on migration using a regression discontinuity …

We evaluate the impact of the rise in food prices during 2006-2008 on the poverty and extreme poverty rates in Mexico …

While there are different estimates of poverty in Mexico, there is general agreement that poverty is widespread, and … policies have been implemented in Mexico, as elsewhere, to reduce poverty and improve the well-being of the population. This … relate to poverty in Mexico. …

stress in Mexico and this retards the growth of skills of workforce. (2) The informal sector is large, mostly due to the …

than public schools in Mexico. The analysis is based on panel data including out-of-school cognitive skill tests, which …