NAFTA: The Concept The 1900’s have seen many changes in the way economies work. In some countries economies flourish, reaping massive benefits upon its citizens. In other countries, the economy has not done as favorably causing its citizens to be subject to low wages, poverty, and vast unemployment. This causes low standards of living and problems for neighboring economies. Nations have for many years tried to find ways of forming bonds with one another to strengthen their economies and living standards. This way when one economy is strong, all of the economies can become strong. This is where the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA comes to play. The main mi