Liberalism and Political Economy

The North American Free Trade Agreement allows for much interpretation and debate, especially in terms of its effect on the economy and the people of Mexico. There are three perspectives in which NAFTA is most commonly viewed through. These are the revolutionary, the liberal, and the political economy world views. For many who hold the revolutionary world view, NAFTA represents a form of neo-colonialism that allows powerful multinational corporations to control the political, economic, and …

…large debate. NAFTA will continue to grow and spread its wings throughout the world, especially with the upcoming meetings for an agreement similar to NAFTA called the Free Trade Area Of the Americas or the FTAA. There are hopes that the Zapatistas will continue to be successful in their plight and that influential people like Pat Buchanan and Ross Perot will continually remind avid supporters of NAFTA that they must also care for the masses.