Distribución y composición de la riqueza en la república temprana. Montevideo 1830-1860

Carolina Vicario ()
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Carolina Vicario: Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y de Administración. Instituto de Economía

No 24-18, Documentos de Trabajo (working papers) from Instituto de Economía - IECON

Abstract: This article presents an analysis of the level, composition, and distribution of wealth in Montevideo during 1830 and 1860. The study employed probate records from the period in question (n=116) and three population registers of 1836, 1843, and 1858 as its primary sources of data. The combination of these two data sets allowed for a representative analysis of a substantial proportion of the population. The period is distinguished by notable institutional instability, a regional war, and the process of state formation in Latin America. The main findings of this study are: there was a notable decline in wealth levels during the Guerra Grande (the Great War); inequality increased towards the end of the period; and the asset portfolios of Montevideo’s wealthiest individuals diversified in 1858. This study contributes to the existing literature on premodern wealth inequality in Latin America and long-term inequality research.

Keywords: Pre-industrial inequality; Wealth distribution; Latin America; 19th Century (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: N36 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 44 pages
Date: 2024-12
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