Abstract

MUNOZ JUMILLA, Alma Rosa  and  DEL MORAL BARRERA, Laura Elena. Familial remittances before current account in Mexico, 1980-2006. Pap. poblac [online]. 2007, vol.13, n.54, pp.163-190. ISSN 2448-7147.

This work tries to contribute with a new dimension to the studies about the familial remittances, where its originality consists in relating them from a historical perspective to the balances of the current account. This macroeconomic analysis focuses on some conjunctures and economic policies for the studied period, and emphasizes, in a special way, on those years when the country's economy underwent crises related to the deficits of the current account and the currency shortage to confront them. When relating the importance of the familial remittances in the financing of the current account, it is allowded to observe its evolution and importance.

Keywords : familial remittances; current account; economic analysis; Mexico.