All of this underpins the hypothesis of the strength of informal institutions, which in Mexico may seem more trustworthy or reliable, because there is such a high degree of volatility. It may seem preferable to run the risk of the informal markets rather than that of formal institutions, because the former are seen as less problematic and dangerous, giving people the illusion of well-being even when there is no real basis for it beyond perception.
Todo esto sustenta la hipótesis de la fortaleza de las instituciones informales, que en México parecen ser más confiables pese al grado de volatilidad; parece preferible ese riesgo al de las instituciones formales, ya que se le ve menos problemático y peligroso, lo que genera cierto sentido de bienestar aunque no tenga ningún fundamento real más que la percepción.