phenomenon seen as a new phase in capitalist development? Is this a reasonable claim? The

role that the maquila plays in the development of a country is an interesting topic to discuss. To

understand the role that maquiladoras play, one must first gain an understanding of the original

purpose of the maquila. Then, by studying the evolution of the maquiladora to a big

manufacturing base, one may have a better understanding of how this type of firm may lead to

the development of the host country. In the first section, I will discuss the origination and

development of the maquiladoras. In section two, I will provide the opinions of some

economists and their insights as to how the maquiladora has affected developing countries. The

third section deals with capitalism and how maquiladoras play a role in the development of a

capitalist economy. In section four, I will discuss my opinions on the arguments that I have

presented. The final section will include some concluding remarks. Now, let us familiarize

The word "maquiladora" is derived from the Spanish verb "maquilar", which means to

but all over the country. The maquiladora can now sell a portion of the goods produced in the

The big industrial nations saw opportunity to invest in these countries and build Maquilas

with manufacturing, assembly and packaging processes that were carried out by someone that

exchange. These goals were the benefits of the host country. The United States, being a global

and respect each individual, they are exploiting the Mexican people. The investors are taking

assembled abroad and returned to the United States.

employ the unemployed and create incentive for foreign investment. However, varying opinions

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