Economic Inequalities in 19th Century Argentina

GELMAN JORGE

Stellenbosch

Congreso; XVIth World Economic History Congress; 2012

International Economic History Association

This work explores the evolution of regional and social inequalities in nineteenth century Argentina. By comparing the economic trajectories of several provinces during the century, the study renders an image of an increasing divergence between the interior and the littoral regions. At the same time, through the use of different statistical indicators of wealth distribution, we observe the complex relationship between economic dynamics and social inequality. We are able, thus, to discuss some influential hypothesis about inequality and economic performance.