Number: 98-66 Title: MAQUILADORAS AND NAFTA: THE ECONOMICS OF U.S.-MEXICO PRODUCTION SHARING AND TRADE Authors: J.F. Hornbeck, Economics Division Abstract: Debate continues over the benefits of U.s. trade with Mexico, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and particularly maquiladores, or cross-border production sharing plants. Pages: 6 Date: Updated January 27, 1998