Resumo

MEDELLIN MENDOZA, Sandra Edith; FLORES SEGOVIA, Miguel Alejandro  e  VILLARREAL GONZALEZ, Amado. Regional Analysis of Sophistication and Centrality of Mexican Exports. Ens. Rev. econ. [online]. 2017, vol.36, n.2, pp.147-183. ISSN 2448-8402.

The export dynamics of industrial activities in the country is analyzed by estimating regional indicators of productivity, sophistication and use of network analysis to mp exporting industries space. The results show that products related to the manufacturing sector, specifically the Transportation Industry, have a higher level of sophistication. The regions with the most connectivity between industries are the Border and the Central Bajío. This study may contribute to the design of public policies, supporting the development of productive chains with greater proximity in industry space.

Palavras-chave : Exports; Centrality; Network Analysis; Sophistication; Regional.