Population, Economy and Society: Conflict or Convergence in the Future of Mexico?

Abstract

Probable demographic trends and characteristics from the 1990's to the year 2020 are presented. Then, some of the main economic and social implications of these trends are explored at the aggregate level. Also, some general considerations are given to the possibilities of convergence or conflict between the future demographic evolution, the needs of an open and free market-oriented economic development strategy, and some social demands associated, probably, to a less controlled and less predictable political system.