39th Annual Student Research Conference
How Investment and Export will lead to economic Growth in Guatemala
An economic comparative analysis between Guatemala and Mexico
Malinka A. Lopez
Dr. Sunghan Bae and Dr. John Quinn, Faculty Mentors
Guatemala, like many Central American countries, continues to face internal structural and economic challenges that have hindered its participation and competitiveness in global markets. This paper conducts a comparative economic analysis between Guatemala and Mexico. By examining the policies and network-based economic strategies that catalyzed Mexico's growth, this study explores how similar models could be adapted and implemented in Guatemala. Through qualitative analysis of existing literature and historical data, the research identifies key socio-economic and political factors that supported Mexico’s transition and assesses their relevance to Guatemala’s current context. This paper contributes to the discourse on development strategies by proposing a framework for applying Mexico’s model to developing countries with similar economic hurdles, offering insights for future research and policymaking aimed at sustainable economic growth and diversified trade in Guatemala.
Keywords: Guatemala, Mexico, global markets, socio-economic, developing countries, economic growth, trade, Central American
Topic(s):Business Administration
Economics
Spanish
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: -5
Location: SUB Georgian B
Time: 2:00