Producción CyT
Families in Business in Latin America, 1870s?2020s

Capítulo de Libro

Autoría
LLUCH, ANDREA MARI ; Fernandez Paloma
Fecha
2025
Editorial y Lugar de Edición
Routledge
Libro
A Business History of Latin America (pp. 191-215)
Routledge
ISBN
9781032522807
Resumen Información suministrada por el agente en SIGEVA
The main argument of this chapter is that business families have played a crucial role in the long‑term development of capitalism in Latin America. The question arises, how can we understand their preeminence? In Latin America’s volatile economies, family‑owned businesses with a long‑term approach seem to have a better chance to survive external shocks than other types of non‑family‑controlled companies such as those listed on the stock exchange as their evol... The main argument of this chapter is that business families have played a crucial role in the long‑term development of capitalism in Latin America. The question arises, how can we understand their preeminence? In Latin America’s volatile economies, family‑owned businesses with a long‑term approach seem to have a better chance to survive external shocks than other types of non‑family‑controlled companies such as those listed on the stock exchange as their evolution appears to depend more on the short‑term interests of shareholders. Furthermore, business families have contributed to the resilience of local cultures and values. However, it is also important to consider whether they have created reputational assets or acted as agents of corruption and backwardness.
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FAMILIAEVOLUCIONAMERICA LATINAEMPRESAS