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Height And Inequality In Post-1950 Mexico: A History Of Stunted Growth

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  • López-Alonso, Moramay
  • Vélez-Grajales, Roberto

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Using data from two national surveys (ENSA, 2000; ENSANUT, 2006) we assess the evolution of biological standards of living of the Mexican population born during the second half of the 20th century. Our results show that there was an improvement in living standards reflected in an increase in stature, but this amelioration was limited. We observe differences across socio-economic strata, across educational levels, and between men and women. Persistent structural inequality has been byproduct of a system of security and social protection that was limited, segmented and hampered the potentially positive effects of social-welfare policies. We corroborate the relatively modest improvement in heights by comparing outcomes in Mexico with other Latin American countries.

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  • López-Alonso, Moramay & Vélez-Grajales, Roberto, 2019. "Height And Inequality In Post-1950 Mexico: A History Of Stunted Growth," Revista de Historia Económica / Journal of Iberian and Latin American Economic History, Cambridge University Press, vol. 37(2), pages 271-296, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:reveco:v:37:y:2019:i:02:p:271-296_00
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