Free Trade: Informal Economies at the U.S.-Mexico Border

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Set against the backdrop of Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, the book explores the resilience of individuals in low- and middle-income neighborhoods navigating life across an international border. Kathleen Staudt analyzes how everyday victories against local regulations can challenge or reinforce larger global economic forces. Through her political insights, she illuminates the complex dynamics of survival in a globalized economy, complemented by 14 photographs that capture the essence of these communities.