The Economic Analysis of Law (EAL) in Mexico emerged in the 1980s amid economic crises and the deregulation of the economy. Founded in the 1940s to educate economists devoid of Marxist, Keynesian, or interventionist ideologies, and having thrived during the 1980s, the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) created a conducive environment for EAL. Conversely, many other universities, especially public institutions such as the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), disregarded or scorned it. The essay provides a historical overview of the origins and challenges faced by EAL in Mexico, highlighting its historical political economy and its impact on higher education. It delves into the political economy of Mexico during the twentieth century, demonstrating how socialism and liberalism influenced higher education programs, especially those at UNAM and ITAM. The paper provides a brief description of the involvement of several federal government entities in the creation of EAL studies and the function of the federal judiciary in resolving cases that utilize EAL. The findings of this text are inconclusive yet provide a significant contribution to future research on this subject.