An Economic History of Mexico

After a turbulent modern history of conquest and colonialism, Mexico has developed as an economy which may be emerging but still displays significant levels of poverty, particularly in relation to its neighbour to the north, the United States.

Autorentext

Richard J Salvucci was a tenured Associate Professor (Mexican History) at the University of California, Berkeley, and Professor of Economics at Trinity University. He is the author of two books Textiles and Capitalism: An Economic History of the Obrajes, 1539-1840 and Politics, Markets and Mexico's "London Debt" 1823-1887 and has been elected a Corresponding Member of the Academia Mexicana de la Historia in Mexico City.

Inhalt

Introduction 1. "New" World, New Rulers, New Rules 2. A Century of Shocks 3.A Century of Revolutions and "Miracles" Epilogue Data Appendix I*ndex*