g integration in an efficient and organized manner. It is because of the historic cooperation among these nations that the success of NAFTA is certain. NAFTA creates a large market for the United States and adds volume and efficiency of trading. The United States has invested much into the maintenance of NAFTA, and much into the support of its member nations. "NAFTA brings billions upon billions of dollars into the economies of its nations and creates an economic rival for the European Union" ( Cargill p.6). In order for the world economy to be controlled by the United States, NAFTA must be successful and then expand to encompass the Western Hemisphere. The success of NAFTA is important to the United States because the stabilization and growth of the NAFTA economy means the growth of the United States economy; the creation of a strong competitor for the Economic Union, Japan, and China; and the expansion and control of the world economy by the United States.
             In order for the economic growth to be significant for the United States, the United States must first stabilize the NAFTA economy. Canada does not need much help due to their economic stability. Mexico is a different matter altogether. The economic size of Mexico is one-twentieth the size of the United States and Canada. There are other problems that surround Mexico that must be confronted as well. Until recently, Mexico has had "an autocratic political system controlled by PRI. this type of government is mostly associated with political violence and disrespect of human rights, significant differences in legal practices and law are economic obstacles" (Kopinak P.105). Mexico viewed NAFTA as a great leap forward, allowing them to jump from underdeveloped country to a developed nation in a short period of time. They eager to join NAFTA because this means Mexico's economy could now be saved if it could take its place in the international economy by expor...