The Institute of Economic Research is the social science branch of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (Mexico National Autonomous University). It’s main purpose is to carry out research in most social science fields, to contribute to the development of such disciplines and to the awareness and solutions to Mexican national problems, while adhering to the principles of academic freedom and theoretical-methodological plurality.
As well as research in various social sciences disciplines, the IIE also promotes academic seminars, courses and two Masters degree programmes in Regional Studies, and Political Sociology.
IIE/UNAM is the Mexican partner for the Citizenship DRC.