Title Black market capital : urban politics and the shadow economy in Mexico City / Andrew Konove

Published Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2018]

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Description 1 online resource Contents A pernicious commerce -- The Baratillo and the enlightened city -- Shadow economics -- The dictator, the Ayuntamiento, and the Baratillo -- Free trading in the restored republic -- Order, progress, and the black market -- Epilogue : the Baratillo and Tepito Summary "In this extraordinary new book, Andrew Konove traces the history of illicit commerce in Mexico City from the seventeenth century to the twentieth, showing how it became central to the economic and political life of the city. The story centers on the untold history of the Baratillo, the city's infamous thieves' market. Originating in the colonial-era Plaza Mayor, the Baratillo moved to the neighborhood of Tepito in the early twentieth century, where it grew into one of the world's largest emporiums for black-market goods. Konove uncovers the far-reaching ties between vendors in the Baratillo and political and mercantile elites in Mexico City, revealing the surprising clout of vendors who trafficked in the shadow economy and the diverse individuals who benefited from their trade"--Provided by publisher Analysis 17th century 18th century 19th century 20th century authorities baratillo black market colonial commerce crimes criminal economy illegal latin america law and order market marketplace mercantile mexico city neighborhoods north america political politics post colonial shadow economy south america tepito thieves trade vendors world history Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 30, 2018) Subject Black market -- Mexico -- Mexico City -- 20th century Urban economics. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- General. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Reference. HISTORY -- Latin America -- General. Black market Economic history Politics and government Urban economics SUBJECT Mexico City (Mexico) -- Economic conditions -- 20th century Mexico City (Mexico) -- Politics and government -- 20th century Subject Mexico -- Mexico City Form Electronic book LC no. 2017054559 ISBN 9780520966901 0520966902

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