This is a story about governance in Mexico after the labor and environmental accords-called ""side agreements""--That accompanied the NAFTA treaty went into effect. These side agreements required member states to uphold and enforce their labor and environmental laws; though never codified, it was widely accepted that Mexico, in particular, had a problem with law enforcement. Side Effects explores how differences in institutional design (of the side agreements) and domestic capacity (between the labor and environment sectors) influenced norm socialization in Mexico. It argues.
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Contents
List of Illustrations; Preface; List of Abbreviations; 1. A Tale of Two Side Agreements; 2. PolĂticas Claras: Governing Mexico's Environment; 3. Mordida Politics: Governing Mexico's Workplace; 4. Governance and Attitude Change: Causes and Limits; Notes; References; Index.