An analysis of socioeconomic changes in the sugar cane industries in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico

Authors

  • Sebastião Neto Ribeiro Guedes Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP);
  • Carlos Eduardo Freitas Vian Escola Superior de Agronomia "Luiz de Queiróz" (Esalq/Usp).
  • Gustavo Inácio de Moraes Departamento de Economia da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)
  • Mariana Maiante Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP)

Abstract

The paper analyzes the socioeconomic changes in the development of the sugar cane industries in three Latin America countries, viz. Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, after the second part of the 19th century. It focuses on the role played by institutions in shaping the production models prevalent in the sugar cane industries of those countries.

Key words: institutions, sugar cane industry, state regulation.

Author Biographies

Sebastião Neto Ribeiro Guedes, Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP);

Carlos Eduardo Freitas Vian, Escola Superior de Agronomia "Luiz de Queiróz" (Esalq/Usp).

Gustavo Inácio de Moraes, Departamento de Economia da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)

Mariana Maiante, Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP)

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Published

2013-08-21

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2013): September/December

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