Editorial 52

Abstract

Special issue on the 100^th anniversary of the creation of the Banco de México

For centuries, central banking has been the subject of political intrigue and academic debate. As the financial institution at the top of national economic structures, central banks have been a battleground for the various national economic powers in constant conflict, and the correlation of international forces that have set the tone for the great changes in capitalism are reflected in the evolution of central banking throughout the capitalist world.