C. Marchuk, L. Ríos, A. González, S. González, G. Pereira and C. von Lücken, “A Computational Economic Complexity Model for Regional Economic Integration: Analysis of the EU, MERCOSUR, URUPABOL, and the AndeanCommunity,” 2025 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (CHILECON), Valparaíso, Chile, 2025, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/CHILECON66915.2025.11476476.
Regional Economic Integration is a process by which countries seek mutual benefits through the reduction of trade, social, and political barriers. This paper introduces a computational mathematical model grounded in Economic Complexity Theory to analyze economic blocs as unified entities. Four case studies are examined: the European Union, MERCOSUR, URUPABOL, and the Andean Community. Using real export data and complexity metrics, we identify the combined productive capacities of member countries. Results reveal that integration enhances product diversity and increases the ubiquity of exports within the bloc. The study demonstrates that regional integration boosts development and strengthens competitiveness in the global economy. The proposed methodological approach provides a novel tool for regional analysis and serves as a foundation for future strategies in economic cooperation and productive planning. This research contributes to understanding how collective capabilities can generate synergies that exceed individual national potentials, particularly in the context of Latin American regional development.
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