UT previously cited a good paper entitled
Spotting the Losers: Seven Signs of Non-Competitive States. Symptoms of the malaise started with
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Traditional indicators of noncompetitive performance still apply: corruption (the most seductive activity humans can consummate while clothed); ...
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After having tried most everything in Africa with little success, the World Bank and IMF are slowly changing their opinions. Corruption is a reason for the malaise; not just a symptom. The '23 Families' example would be just another reason for inequity between Mexican and US economies. Inequities that are also suggested by a PPP disparity.
Listed as one reason for illegal immigration is US economic policies that stifle overseas job creation - 'corporate welfare' that has increased with the George Jr administration. Corruption ('23 families') would be another example. IOW instead of blaming and prosecuting Jose Mexicana (the victim), and instead of big fences and military operations; we should be identifying and addressing reasons for illegal immigration.
Curing symptoms never solves problems. Curing symptoms is the solution advocated in Washington and was also advocated by many posters earlier in this discussion.
Kudos to Tonchi. Posted is what others did not: identify another reason for an illegal immigration problem. A major difference between posts that blame Jose Mexicana as a problem; rather than view Jose Mexicana as the victim.