Local competitiveness in municipalities in north of Mexico: comparative studies of the metropolitan area of Monterrey

Authors

  • Carlos Gómez Díaz-de-León
  • Gustavo Hernández-Martínez

Keywords:

competitiveness, local public management, public finances, comparative method

Abstract

This work analyses the institutional capacity of local governments, particularly in Mexico, using the comparative method. The purpose of the study is to provide a comparative diagnosis    of    institutional    competitiveness in   local   governments   in   the   metropolitan area   of   Monterrey   as   a   result   of   two complementary studies. First, a comparative study  of  competitiveness  in  a  sample  of 10 competitive cities in northern Mexico is analyzed considering various predetermined indicators.  Then,  a  second  study  offers  a panel of financial indicators in order to analyze the competitiveness of municipalities in the metropolitan area of Monterrey, Nuevo León.

Published

2018-09-20

How to Cite

Díaz-de-León, C. G., & Hernández-Martínez, G. (2018). Local competitiveness in municipalities in north of Mexico: comparative studies of the metropolitan area of Monterrey. Ciencias Administrativas. Teoría Y Praxis, 12(2), 146–158. Retrieved from https://cienciasadmvastyp.uat.edu.mx/index.php/ACACIA/article/view/59