The Rise of Capitalism on the Pampas : The Estancias of Buenos Aires, 1785-1870 (Paperback)

Preface; 1. Introduction; Part I. Estancia: 2. The organization of production; 3. Capital structure, 1820?50; 4. Model and reality; Part II. Conditions of Production: 5. Reproduction and density; 6. Environment; 7. Institutions; Part III. Human Action: 8. Labour; 9. Management and entrepreneurship; Part IV. Results: 10. Profit; 11. Prices and marketing; 12. Markets; 13. Conclusion; Appendices: A. Profit rate; B. Probate inventories; C. Prices, exchange rates, and trade statistics.