Nelson Manzano2026-03-222026-03-22200910.4067/s0250-71612009000300004https://doi.org/10.4067/s0250-71612009000300004https://andeanlibrary.org/handle/123456789/50969Citaciones: 4Th e performance of urban economic structures can be analyzed in diff erent ways and from diff erent methodological perspectives. Nevertheless, it is imperative to undertake an initial overview in terms of comparative dynamics over time. Based on this, the research provides an approach to the issue over the period 2001-2008, applyingesMetropolitan areaLatin AmericansRegional scienceWelfare economicsEconomic geographyGeographySample (material)Selection (genetic algorithm)Political scienceCompetitividad entre metrópolis de América Latinaarticle