How Competitive Is Your State? the most Competitive Are the Safest

The six sub-indices of the ICE:

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<strong data-start”698” data-end”723”>Innovation and Economy**

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<strong data-start”727” data-end”746”>Infrastructure**

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<strong data-start”750” data-end”772”>Labor Market**

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<strong data-start”776” data-end”805”>Society and Environment**

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<strong data-start”809” data-end”830”>Rule of Law**

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<strong data-start”834” data-end”866”>Political System and Governments**

Which States Lead and Which Lag in Competitiveness?991

caption id”attachment_420565” align”aligncenter” width”608""> Source: IMCO[/caption] These are the states with the best and worst performance in each sub-index:

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<strong data-start”1004” data-end”1030”>Innovation and Economy:** Chihuahua (best) vs. Oaxaca (worst)

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<strong data-start”1069” data-end”1089”>Infrastructure:** Mexico City (best) vs. Chiapas (worst)

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<strong data-start”1136” data-end”1159”>Labor Market:** Mexico City (best) vs. Chiapas (worst)

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<strong data-start”1206” data-end”1236”>Society and Environment:** Mexico City (best) vs. Hidalgo (worst)

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<strong data-start”1283” data-end”1305”>Rule of Law:** Coahuila (best) vs. Zacatecas (worst)

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<strong data-start”1346” data-end”1379”>Political System and Governments:** Yucatán (best) vs. Baja California (worst)

caption id”attachment_420568” align”aligncenter” width”573""> Source IMCO[/caption]

Detailed Analysis of the Sub-indices of the State Competitiveness Index2286

Mexico City positioned itself as the most competitive entity in the country. CDMX stands out as the best evaluated in variables such as the availability of its infrastructure, the level of GDP per capita and the diversification of its economy.

In labor matters, it also registered the highest indicators in the percentage of economically active women (44%), the smallest gender income gap (6.2%) and the highest level of schooling (11.6 years on average among the population of 25 years or more).

However, important challenges also persist for CDMX, such as the perception of state corruption: 88% of the urban population aged 18 years and over considers that these practices in the entity are frequent or very frequent.

Sub-index: Innovation and Economy

This sub-index evaluates the main characteristics of the dynamics and sectors present in the entities. It considers the ability to compete successfully in the economy, especially in sectors with high added value, intensive in knowledge and cutting-edge technology.

The ability to generate and apply new knowledge is analyzed, as well as the research context and the generation of patents.

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Sub-index: Infrastructure

It measures the development of the financial, telecommunications and transportation sectors, considered essential to boost economic growth, attract investment and promote job creation.

This sub-index takes into account indicators related to access to information and communication technologies, as well as the use of financial services.

Sub-index: Labor Market

Evaluates the efficiency of the main factor of production: <LinkPreview url=“https://www.liderempresarial.com/innovacion-y-conocimiento-la-otra-crisis/

Sub-index: Infrastructure

It measures the development of the financial, telecommunications and transportation sectors, considered essential to boost economic growth, attract investment and promote job creation.

This sub-index takes into account indicators related to access to information and communication technologies, as well as the use of financial services.

Sub-index: Labor Market

Evaluates the efficiency of the main factor of production: (https://www.liderempresarial.com/insuficiencia-de-personal-y-rotacion-principales-problemas-de-las-empresas-imco/” title=“Innovacion Y Conocimiento La Otra Crisis - Lider Empresarial” description=“Lee más sobre innovacion y conocimiento la otra crisis en Lider Empresarial” />” target”_blank” rel”noopener”>human capital. Essential characteristics for the optimal performance of workers and employers are considered, which are decisive in establishing conditions of growth and development in the federative entities.

Those states where workers are better trained and salaries are more competitive are more attractive to both talent and investment.

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Sub-index: Society and Environment

This sub-index measures the quality of life of the inhabitants through three fundamental areas: education, health and environment. These aspects offer an indication of the opportunities to form, attract and take advantage of human capital. An entity that provides better conditions for progress and upward social mobility becomes a pole of attraction for talent and investments.

Sub-index: Rule of Law

Its purpose is to measure public safety in the entities, a component closely linked to the quality of life. This sub-index values the ability of governments to prevent and eliminate threats to freedoms, order and public peace, protecting the physical integrity and rights of individuals. A functional Rule of Law generates favorable conditions for attracting and retaining talent.

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Sub-index: Political System and Governments

It evaluates both the stability and functionality of local political systems and the effectiveness of governments to positively influence the competitiveness of their entities. A solid political system fosters investment through an environment of healthy competition and contractual compliance, in addition to facilitating the implementation of public policies that promote local economic development.

General Ranking of State Competitiveness6795

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Sub-index: Society and Environment

This sub-index measures the quality of life of the inhabitants through three fundamental areas: education, health and environment. These aspects offer an indication of the opportunities to form, attract and take advantage of human capital. An entity that provides better conditions for progress and upward social mobility becomes a pole of attraction for talent and investments.

Sub-index: Rule of Law

Its purpose is to measure public safety in the entities, a component closely linked to the quality of life. This sub-index values the ability of governments to prevent and eliminate threats to freedoms, order and public peace, protecting the physical integrity and rights of individuals. A functional Rule of Law generates favorable conditions for attracting and retaining talent.

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Sub-index: Political System and Governments

It evaluates both the stability and functionality of local political systems and the effectiveness of governments to positively influence the competitiveness of their entities. A solid political system fosters investment through an environment of healthy competition and contractual compliance, in addition to facilitating the implementation of public policies that promote local economic development.

General Ranking of State Competitiveness8674

In the general classification of the State Competitiveness Index, the states of <strong data-start)“3707” data-end”3719”>Coahuila** and <strong data-start”3722” data-end”3745”>Baja California Sur** were located in second and third place, respectively, after Mexico City.

Also highlighted <strong data-start”3853” data-end”3867”>Nuevo León**, <strong data-start”3869” data-end”3882”>Querétaro** and <strong data-start”3885” data-end”3903”>Aguascalientes**. In contrast, the states with the lowest competitiveness were <strong data-start”3963” data-end”3976”>Zacatecas**, <strong data-start”3978” data-end”3990”>Guerrero** and <strong data-start”3993” data-end”4004”>Morelos**, occupying positions 27, 31 and 26 of the ICE index.

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