An Historical (Inter)dependency: Mexican Migration to the United States

Authors

  • Matthew Hamilton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/eurj.v3i1.8974

Keywords:

Spring 2007, social science, economics, political science

Abstract

Longstanding incentives for migration have encouraged individuals to travel from Mexico to the United States in search of higher wages and economic survival. These incentives exist despite the stated goal of various officials to curb immigration to the United States. in fact, the migration of workers is a key facet in the historical relationship between the United States and Mexico. Several policies have contributed to the continued migration and have further entrenched a growing dependency between the two nations. This paper serves as an in-depth examination of the causes of this economic dependence and investigates what effect the latest of these policies, the North American Free Trade Agreement, has on the issue.

Author Biography

Matthew Hamilton

Matthew Hamilton is a sophomore majoring in Econoics and Hispanic Studies. Hailing from Delaware, Matthew volunteered and did film work with the Hispanic migrant workers of the Delmarva Peninsula. This past winter break, he joined fellow students on an immersion trip to Guatemala and he hopes to continue working and studying Latin American affairs. matthew remains active in 4Boston and UGBC, and he thanks his parents and friends.

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Published

2007-04-15

How to Cite

Hamilton, M. (2007). An Historical (Inter)dependency: Mexican Migration to the United States. Elements, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.6017/eurj.v3i1.8974

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