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TIPO
Artículo
TÍTULO
The role of education on political competition in Mexico: A state level analysis, 1980-2009 [El papel de la educaci�n sobre la competencia pol�tica en M�xico: Un an�lisis a nivel estatal, 1980-2009]
AUTOR
Zazueta, I.M.S.. Cortez, W.W..
ASESORES
Zazueta, I.M.S., Universidad de Guadalajara, N�cleo Universitario Los Belenes, Av. Perif�rico Norte 799, 45100, Zapopan, Jal., M�xico, Mexico; Cortez, W.W., Universidad de Guadalajara, Departamento de M�todos Cuantitativos Cucea, M�dulo M-segundo Nivel, N�cleo Universitario Los Belenes, Av. Perif�rico Norte 799, 45100, Zapopan, Jal., M�xico, Mexico.
INSTITUCIÓN
Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG)
FECHA
2012-01-01
PAIS
México
TEMAS
Democracy; Education; Panel data model; Political competition; Political system.
DESCRIPCIÓN
After several decades of nil political competition, Mexican political system began a process of increasing competition since late 1980. There are several theories that try to explain such phenomenon. Particularly, we present some evidence about the positive role of education on Mexico's political competition. Our results indicate that across Mexican states political competition is positively dependent on higher education. Furthermore, in light of current theories, we argue that education is a necessary condition for the former..