How Mexico built a state - Works in Progress

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Building a state is not a matter of copying first world institutions. It is a tough process of deals and compromises. 19th century Mexico is a good example.

We are impatient. We want quick results. We look to others who have made it to try to copy what they do, but often find out the hard way that it isn’t as easy as it seems. We have that same impatience when it comes to the development of economies and government as well. Maybe it was hard in 1800 when almost all countries were poor and undeveloped. But in 2023, there are a plethora of examples to follow. Why can’t poor countries just mimic the common characteristics of rich countries and skip over all the toil and trial and error of the middle part? The Works in Progress Newsletter Get new arti

How Mexico built a state - Works in Progress

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