Given our post More Mexicans Leaving Than Coming to the U.S., someone suggested that the growth of middle class in Mexico might be a reason.
Before jumping to conclussions, what does it means to be middle class in Mexico?
A member of the middle class should meet some of these criteria:
Can afford to send one or more children to University and pay for their child's room, board, and expenses outside of the home.
Works as a licensed professional (Licenciado)
Lives in a good neighborhood
Owns a car less than 5 years old
Owns a successful business, or works in management of a successful business
Can afford to vacation in places where no family members are residents
Salary ranges vary according the region where the family lives, since living wages are very different between states in Mexico, also, note that credit card use is more a luxury than a commodity in Mexico, however, store credits are very easy to obtain.
Truth is, there are several studies that suggest that middle class is dissapearing in Mexico, leaving a gap between low and high economical segments of population.
Where do you read us from? What do you consider middle class?