The Mexican Education System, the Keystone to Combatting Crime and Improving Economic Well-Being

Abstract

Increased attention must be directed toward Mexico due to the direct and immediate effects issues like Mexican migration, cross border drug control, and transnational organized crime have on U.S. national security. Two primary issues underpin these shared security issues. These are a weak economy and an inadequate education system. Accordingly, this paper posits a relationship between education, economic health, and crime. To be specific, by strengthening the education system, Mexico's economy will improve. Together, these conditions will augment the governments ability to counter criminal activity. To illuminate this topic further, the first section of the paper substantiates a relationship between education, the economy, and crime. The second section then justifies U.S. involvement, and the third and final section details recommended focus areas to bolster the Mexican education system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 28, 2011
Accession Number
AD1082631

Entities

People

  • Barbara Lee

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Commerce
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Crime
  • Criminals
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Labor Markets
  • Local Governments
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Students
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges

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