Angry EconomistThread 1/6: The city of Nogales is divided by a fence, illustrating the stark contrast between Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Sonora. In Arizona, the average household income is around $30,000, with a majority of adults obtaining high school diplomas. 📈 #EconomicDivide #Nogales
Thread 2/6: Nogales, Arizona, boasts a relatively healthy population, high life expectancy, and access to services like Medicare, public health, and law enforcement. Residents enjoy daily life without fear of theft or violence. 🏥 #HealthCare #SafetyFirst
Thread 3/6: In stark contrast, Nogales, Sonora, faces significant challenges. The average income is one-third that of its northern neighbor, and many adults lack high school education. Public health conditions are poor, leading to high infant mortality rates. 🚨 #PublicHealth
Thread 4/6: Corruption and crime plague everyday life in Nogales, Sonora. Residents must navigate a treacherous business landscape, facing risks such as robbery and bureaucratic hurdles. Until 2000, the area was under the corrupt rule of the PRI. 🔍 #Corruption #BusinessChallenges
Thread 5/6: The similarities between the two cities’ inhabitants are striking, yet their experiences differ drastically due to the border that separates them. Economic and political institutions in the U.S. enable success, while those in Mexico hinder growth. 🌍 #BorderDifferences
Thread 6/6: The divergent paths of Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Sonora, can be traced to institutional differences formed in the early colonial period. Understanding this divergence sheds light on the ongoing economic disparities seen today. 📚 #EconomicInstitutions #History Matters