Abstract

HERNANDEZ LOPEZ, Mario Humberto. Rentier behavior in Mexican business. Rev.econ.inst. [online]. 2016, vol.18, n.35, pp.257-275. ISSN 0124-5996.  https://doi.org/10.18601/01245996.v18n35.13.

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.

Keywords : rentismo; pattern of dependency; institutional history; business performance.

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