EL RENTISMO EMPRE SARI AL EN MÉXICO. (Spanish)

MEXICO; LATIN America

Latin American capitalists have shown of a rentier behavior that has been an obstacle to its full development. While it is not the only factor, it is one of the most important that perpetuate the economic backwardness in the region, and particularly is a characteristic feature of Mexican capitalism. The purpose of this article is to analyze, from an institutional-historical perspective, the origins and consolidation behavior, which remains distinctive of Mexican capitalism. It also aims to contribute to the discussion of the performance of the Mexican business class in current circumstances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El capitalismo latinoamericano adolece de un comportamiento rentista que obstaculiza su desarrollo. Si bien no es el único factor del atraso, es uno de los más importantes y un rasgo característico del capitalismo mexicano. Desde una perspectiva institucional histórica, este artículo analiza sus orígenes y su consolidación en el capitalismo mexicano para contribuir a la discusión del desempeño del empresariado a la luz de las exigencias del presente. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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