Did NAFTA slowed down job growth in Mexico?

There is no consensus among economists on whether NAFTA slowed down job growth in Mexico. Some studies suggest that NAFTA led to a decline in manufacturing jobs in Mexico, while others argue that it had a positive impact on job growth overall.

A 2015 study by the Center for Economic and Policy Research found that NAFTA led to a loss of 700,000 manufacturing jobs in Mexico between 1994 and 2014. The study also found that the decline in manufacturing jobs was concentrated in states that were heavily dependent on exports to the United States.

However, a 2016 study by the World Bank found that NAFTA had a positive impact on job growth in Mexico overall. The study found that NAFTA led to an increase in employment in the manufacturing, services, and agricultural sectors. The study also found that NAFTA led to a decline in poverty in Mexico.

The effects of NAFTA on job growth in Mexico are complex and multifaceted. There is no clear consensus among economists on the overall impact of NAFTA on Mexican employment.