Why Mexico is poor
“Why is New Mexico poor and what should be done about it?
Part 1) How did this happen? (5 pages)
Discuss how geography helps explain" rel="nofollow">in why New Mexico is a poor state.
Part 2) What should we do about it? (3 pages)
Give a factual opin" rel="nofollow">inion on how we can improve economic conditions in" rel="nofollow">in New Mexico.
Discussion:
In Part 1
analyze New Mexico’s historical and cultural geography for reasons for why poverty is so common here. Use historical/cultural facts and demographic/in" rel="nofollow">income figures.
New Mexico has been claimed by various Indian nations, Spain" rel="nofollow">in, Mexico, and the United States.
As a result, New Mexicans often hold very different beliefs about whose place this is and how life should be lived. What are some of those core beliefs? Cultural diversity is a wonderful part of
livin" rel="nofollow">ing here, but does this limit. New Mexican’s ability to agree on how we can create a more
prosperous future?
In Part 2
provide and briefly explain" rel="nofollow">in a thoughtful and factual set of recommendations for what can be done to reduce poverty in" rel="nofollow">in the state. A huge variety of topics might be considered in" rel="nofollow">includin" rel="nofollow">ing: reducin" rel="nofollow">ing
social/cultural conflicts, improvin" rel="nofollow">ing educational achievement, changin" rel="nofollow">ing tax policies, alterin" rel="nofollow">ing economic development and energy development strategies, and reformin" rel="nofollow">ing U.S.- Mexico Border laws.
Basically, give a fact-based plan for how to reduce poverty.