Title Measuring Economic Integration in Developing Countries: The Case of Central America
Authors Recinos N.J.S. , CALDENTEY DEL POZO, PEDRO, DELGADO LÓPEZ, MARÍA DEL CARMEN
External publication No
Means Bull. Lat. Am. Res.
Scope Article
Nature Científica
JCR Quartile 3
SJR Quartile 2
Web https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85167342059&doi=10.1111%2fblar.13506&partnerID=40&md5=a40b0ff6539fe412ec37d776b1a3c920
Publication date 01/08/2023
ISI 001044685500001
Scopus Id 2-s2.0-85167342059
DOI 10.1111/blar.13506
Abstract This article builds a composite index, the Central American Integration Index (IIC-AMPI), to measure economic integration. This index utilises a robust methodology and conceptual framework. The study shows that IIC-AMPI is responsive to variable changes and resistant to outliers. The findings indicate that the Deep Integration Process initiative dominates the current integration trend, as seen in the regional average score from 2015 to 2017, aligning with Guatemala and Honduras. Nicaragua demonstrates the most consistent progress, while Panama lags behind. The evidence supports the Customs Union as Central America\'s future integration path, highlighting the index\'s ability to capture the dynamic reality of economic integration. © 2023 Society for Latin American Studies.
Keywords Adjusted Mazziotta-Pareto; Central America; composite index; economic integration; integration index; non-compensatory index; regionalism
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