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Abstract: This paper examines the evolution of the variety of Mexico’s export goods using disaggregated trade data. Both the econometric estima- tion analyses using the raw data and the one using an improved version of Feenstra and Kee’s (2004, 2007) methodology propos

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Abstract: An endogenous growth model with two goods, tradable (manufactur- ing) and non-tradable (non-manufacturing) is presented. Domestic technological knowledge is produced only in the tradable sector. This knowledge overflows into the non-tradable sector. The gover

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Abstract: This paper presents a model on the relationship born during the Renaissance, between artists and dealers. It establishes the conditions that made possible such an arrangement. The model explains why this contract functioned properly among minor painters, and

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Abstract: For economies with multiple governments, the effort and effectiveness of public redistribution policies depend on the political structure of the federation. The central government determines the degree of re- distribution and the interaction between the prefe

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Abstract: This paper demonstrates that a precarious democracy is harmful to the poor rather than benefiting them as long as the governing party, being a highly informal organization, includes a cartel of political patrons and business people. The mayor is unable to gov

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