Abstract

This edited volume constitutes the first available comprehensive business history of Latin America available in English. It offers a unique synthesis of the development of capitalism in Latin America that takes into consideration the complexities of each country, while simultaneously understanding broader commonalities. With chapters written by a group of internationally renowned senior scholars with a long trajectory in business historical research, the volume is divided into two major areas. First, the development of capitalism in some of the major economies of the region (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru) through the lens of management strategic decisions and entrepreneurial activity. And second, the long-term evolution of factors affecting the region’s particular evolution of capitalism and business systems. They include the rise of environmentally sustainable businesses; the impact of crime on entrepreneurial activity; the evolution of family firms, the changing strategies of multinational corporations in the region; the evolution of business groups; the role of female entrepreneurs; and the challenges for conducting business in a region with poor infrastructure. This insightful collection serves both as a straightforward introduction for those looking for a broad understanding of the region and for those interested in conducting comparative studies between Latin America and other areas of the world. It will be of direct appeal to researchers and advanced students of business and economic history and international business in particular.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherRoutledge
Number of pages304
ISBN (Electronic)9781040225455
ISBN (Print)9781032522807
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 selection and editorial matter, Andrea Lluch, Martín Monsalve Zanatti and Marcelo Bucheli; individual chapters, the contributors.

Keywords

  • Business enterprises
  • International business enterprises
  • Commerce
  • History
  • Latin America

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'A business history of Latin America'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this