The Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas ("Center for Economic Research and Teaching"; CIDE) is a Mexican center of research and higher education, specialized in the fields of social sciences, with an international-grade level of excellence.

The center's organizational structure reflects its pluralistic roots and its orientation towards promoting leadership and innovation.

This flexibility allows faculty and alumni to pursue both individual interests and institutional priorities related to CIDE's three core functions: teaching, research, and outreach to the public and decision-makers.

Investigative work combines scientific rigor with social relevance; it aims to address the challenges Mexico faces.

The academic staff is both Mexican and foreign and the majority are registered with the National System of Researchers.