Immigration remains a hot-button topic, and how it’s tied to U.S. jobs and the economy creates much of the debate. Critics of immigrants, especially undocumented immigrants, say they’ve taken jobs away from American workers. President Donald Trump emphasized that contention – often raised by Republicans – during his campaign with …
July, 2018
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15 July
OBSERBC recognizes the state government for achieving number 1 in the budget information index granted by IMCO
-Editorial The OBSERBC recently sent us its analysis of Financial Statements for the Government of the State of Baja California from 2013 to 2017 and 2018 Budget, for which the state’s citizens organization presented a recognition to the governor Francisco Vega de la Madrid, for his willingness and commitment in …
June, 2018
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11 June
Economy and insecurity, the main concerns of Baja California in 2018
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD). The issues of insecurity and corruption are the main domestic barrier to economic development in 2018 and 2019 for Baja California: Díaz-Bautista. The main obstacle to the economy development of the state and the country in the coming months is insecurity. Insecurity and violence …
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9 June
Peso depreciates and dollar sells for up to $20.80 in banks in the center of Mexico
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD) The exchange rate was 18.90 pesos per dollar. The peso takes a break in the day, but does not avoid falling weekly for the beginning of a commercial war. The peso appreciated 0.76% against a weakened dollar, due to risk aversion by emerging currencies …
May, 2018
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26 May
Reduction of taxes on the northern border would reduce tax collection in years of austerity
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD) Reduction of taxes on the northern border would reduce tax collection in years of economic austerity and encourage tax evasion practices. It is impossible to reduce taxes in years of economic austerity. In 2013, the federal government raised 556,794 million pesos (mdp) for taxation. …
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22 May
2018’s Best Places for Summer Jobs
With summer approaching and many young adults expected to look for short-term work in order to bridge their finances or grow their professional skills, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2018’s Best Places for Summer Jobs. To help job seekers find the best summer employment opportunities, WalletHub’s analysts …
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10 May
It’s Urgent to Have a Decent Minimum Wage for Workers
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD) In Mexico, a decent minimum wage for workers is urgently needed. All presidential candidates must support the proposal to increase minimum wage. Minimum Wage must reach 98.15 pesos and up to 100 pesos a day. Mexico’s general minimum wage is the lowest among the …
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3 May
What 19 in 20 Americans Don’t Know About World Poverty
What 19 in 20 Americans Don’t Know About World Poverty An overwhelming majority—95 percent—of Americans are confused about the state of global poverty By: Chelsea Follett An overwhelming majority—95 percent—of Americans are confused about the state of global poverty. A survey from the late Hans Rosling’s web project Gapminder assessed the public’s knowledge …
April, 2018
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18 April
Mexico must enter into wage negotiations with the US and Canada: Díaz-Bautista
-Editorial The specialist noted that Canada and the United States agreed that the wage issue should be part of the NAFTA negotiations but that Mexico has “shied away” from this issue. Tijuana, BC- In the framework of the renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mexico must raise …
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1 April
NAFTA is essential for the United States, Canada and Mexico’s economy and national security
By: Dr. Alejandro-Diaz Bautista, Economist There is enthusiasm to reach an agreement with NAFTA. US President Donald Trump seems eager to reach an agreement on the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a few days ago. “The security and economic interests …
