Research Library | Baker Institute

A gavel rests in front of the Mexican flag.

Despite a revised institutional approach to fighting corruption, Mexico continues to face issues related to systemic corruption in the public and private arenas, writes nonresident scholar Stephen D. Morris.

Stephen Morris March 30, 2020

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Report

The State of Corruption in Latin America

By Paul Lagunes, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Xiaoxuan Yang, Columbia University; and Andrés Castro, Columbia University. Corruption is a persistent problem throughout Latin America. Higher rates of perceived corruption are associated with lower levels of economic welfare and direct foreign investment, write the authors.

Paul Lagunes, Xiaoxuan Yang, Andrés Castro July 8, 2019

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Center for Energy Studies | Report

Social Conflicts and Infrastructure Projects in Mexico

The number of energy-related social conflicts in Mexico has risen dramatically over the last several years. The authors review the reasons for these conflicts and the social impact assessments that should be required for firms developing energy projects in Mexico.

Ivonne Cruz, Adrian Duhalt, Pamela Lizette Cruz June 21, 2019

The flags of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Report

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Settlement of Disputes

The author examines provisions in the USMCA for resolving investor and trade disputes among the three North American countries party to the agreement.

David A. Gantz May 2, 2019

International paper currencies stacked together, showing range of colors and styles

Center for Public Finance | Report

Recent Developments on the E.U.’s Digital Tax Proposal

This report reviews several fundamental challenges in cross-border taxation of the digital economy and presents recent developments toward revising existing laws to enable the taxation of digital companies in Europe.

Joyce Beebe January 9, 2019

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Report

Alone and Vulnerable: Unaccompanied Minors in the United States and Mexico

Why do unaccompanied minors flee their home countries and what happens when they reach Mexico or the United States? This report provides an overview of the perilous journey and the reality of detention centers, concluding that a child-centric approach in both countries should address the needs of these children.

Pamela Lizette Cruz, Tony Payan October 9, 2018