MINI CASE
Mexico's Balance-of-Payments Problem
Mexico experienced S.-scale trade deficits, depletion of foreign reserve holdings, and major currency devaluation in December 1994, followed by the decision to finely float the peso. These events also brought about a severe recession and higher unemployment in Mexico. Since the devaluation, however, the trade balance has improved. Investigate the Mexican experiences in defoliant write a report on the subject. In the report, you may:
1. Document the trend in Mexico's key economic indicators, such as the balance of payments, the exchange rate, and foreign reserve holdings, during the period 1994.1 through 1995.12.
2. Integrate the causes of Mexico's balance-of-payments difficulties prior to the peso devaluation.
3. Discuss what policy actions might have prevented or mitigated the balance-of payments problem and the subsequent collapse of the peso.
4. Derive lessons horn the Mexican experience that may be useful for otter developing countries.
In your report, you may identify and address any other relevant issues concerning Mexico, balance-of-payments problem. International Financial Statistics published by the IMF provides basic macroeconomic data on Mexico.