10. Banking sector Sources: Countries' Central Banks and National Statistics Offices, JP Morgan and Global Competitiveness Report 2009
11. Manufacturing cost comparison Manufacturing costs: Mexico has a business cost advantage of 18.2% average (of 17 industries) relative to the US (Source: Alix Partners 2009). Source: United States Department of Labor (International Labor Comparisons, 2007) and International Labour Organization (salary history in dollars). Note: Estimates for labor costs per hour for 2008 use 2008 growth rate for labor unit cost (source Global Insight) and the exchange rate at year end.
12. Ease of doing business Among Latin American Countries, Mexico has the highest ease of doing business (World Bank, Doing Business 2011). Source: Doing Business 2011 – World Bank Group
13. Mexico is a source of talent that is very attractive for businesses in various sectors. Every year, close to 90,000 students graduate from engineering and technology programs (Source: ANUIES). Source: National Population Council.
14. Geopolitical position … access to > 60% of World GDP Macroeconomic stability Open economy Healthy banking sector Competitive workforce Business friendly Young and prepared people “Gateway to America” Mexico situation