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Mexican Immigrant Self‐Employment Along the U.S.‐Mexico Border: An Analysis of 2000 Census Data

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  • Marie T. Mora
  • Alberto Dávila

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Objective. This study explores the entrepreneurial tendencies of Mexican immigrants in metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) on the U.S. side of the Mexican border vis‐à‐vis the U.S. interior. Methods. Using 2000 Census data available in the 5% Integrated Public Use Microdata Series, we empirically analyze the self‐employment rates and earnings of Mexican immigrants residing in U.S. cities near Mexico versus those in nonborder MSAs. Results. Our findings indicate that Mexican immigrants in MSAs along the U.S.‐Mexico border have significantly higher self‐employment rates (but lower earnings) than their counterparts in the rest of the United States and non‐Hispanic whites in border cities. Explanations for these findings include the existence of trade opportunities in U.S. border cities as well as intense labor market competition that crowds a greater share of immigrants into self‐employment. Conclusion. Immigration reform that curtails the immigration flow from Mexico might hinder small business formation and economic development on the U.S. side of the Mexican border.

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  • Marie T. Mora & Alberto Dávila, 2006. "Mexican Immigrant Self‐Employment Along the U.S.‐Mexico Border: An Analysis of 2000 Census Data," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 87(1), pages 91-109, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:87:y:2006:i:1:p:91-109
    DOI: 10.1111/j.0038-4941.2006.00370.x
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    1. Shinnar, Rachel S. & Aguilera, Michael B. & Lyons, Thomas S., 2011. "Co-ethnic markets: Financial penalty or opportunity?," International Business Review, Elsevier, vol. 20(6), pages 646-658.
    2. Alyson C. Ma & Rossitza B. Wooster, 2009. "The Effects Of U.S.‐China Trade On Employment And Wages In The U.S.‐Mexico Border Region," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 27(3), pages 335-348, July.
    3. Alberto Dávila & Marie T. Mora, 2008. "Changes In The Relative Earnings Gap Between Natives And Immigrants Along The U.S.‐Mexico Border," Journal of Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 48(3), pages 525-545, August.
    4. Julia Sass Rubin, 2011. "Countering the Rhetoric of Emerging Domestic Markets: Why More Information Alone Will Not Address the Capital Needs of Underserved Communities," Economic Development Quarterly, , vol. 25(2), pages 182-192, May.

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