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The book starts with the comparison of Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora. One of the regions is less developed than another one in every sense. The author explains this difference primarily with the difference in institutions.

The book starts with the comparison of Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora. Both regions are located in the US; however, one of them is closer to Mexico. The one that is closer to Mexico is less developed in every sense. The author explains this difference primarily with the difference in institutions.