1. What steps did de la Madrid take, between 1982 and 1988, to restore confidence, restructure debt, and turn Mexico's economy around after the debt crises of Aug-1982? Be specific and mention at least four strategies.
2. What's your evaluation of the Salinas years? Be specific. Mention at least four important economic reforms. What mistakes did this administration do?
3. What caused Mexico's peso crisis of December 1994? Why has the peso collapsed, again? What did president Zedillo do to manage this currency crises? Do you agree or not with that?
4. Have capital inflows helped or hindered Mexico's development strategy?
5. Can crises of this type be avoided? Are new international rules or institutions needed? Are controls on capital a desirable response?
6. Today, is Mexico a good place for foreign direct investment?