| - From an equalization angle, between 1975 and 2005, México consistently worsened its equalization index 50%, from 30 in 1975 to a meagre 15. No improvement is expected in the coming years,
- In great contrast, South Korea dramatically improved its equalization index from a bleak 11 in 1975 (a third of Mexico's) to a respectable 79, better than Japan's 74, a G7 power,
- Germany, in 30 years, not only eliminated its gap but it significantly increased its purchasing power over the U.S., (131 in 2004 and 117 in 2005). Since 1985 its index has always been above 100.
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