NAFTA and the New Economic Frontier life along the U.S./Mexico border

ABC News Productions. (Added Author). Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author).

Summary: In this program, ABC News correspondent Judy Muller reports on the quality of life along the international border between El Paso and Juarez since the implementation of NAFTA. Apart from business opportunities for Americans, employment for Mexicans, and low-priced goods for both the U.S. and Mexico, the downside of NAFTA is becoming all too apparent: worsening living conditions in Juarez and increasing levels of air and water pollution on both sides of the border. The program concludes with a discussion between anchor Ted Koppel and Fernando Macias, leader of a consortium of American and Mexican officials charged with managing change along this new economic frontier.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (23 min.) : sd., col., digital.
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electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], c2001.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 11, 2006. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Quality of Life Declines at the Border (2:42) -- Life in Juarez and El Paso Today (5:52) -- NAFTA's Pros and Cons (5:58) -- Water Shortage and Sewage Issues (4:01) -- Can Improvements Arrive in Time? (2:37)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	9 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.