d e c m b r 1999 cepal review 69 119 technological maturity in the world petrochemical industry javier jasso villazul research professor economics division center for economic and training cide mexico this article presents a methodological empirical ap proach to measurement of process such as petrochemicals at interna tional level main conclusion is that degree tech nological determined exercise may vary depending on indicator used measuring life cycle finding very important because conventional indicators market dynamism or production do not always reflect an sector since technology decisive fac tor other variables also need be incorporated especially regarding dimen sion methodology present study includes typology each result with respect competitiveness form emphasis role char acteristics source long term competi tiveness sections ii iii using located around prod
