Crisis and productive reorganization in a regional economy of Northern Mexico: La Laguna (1875–1975)

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  • Mario Cerutti

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/S1698-6989(08)70138-3

Keywords:

Productive Reorganization, Agro-industry, Northern Mexico, La Laguna, R11, N96, Q13, O54

Abstract

The aim of this study is to describe the basic trends of a productive restructure process that took place in northern Mexico in the middle of the 20th century. Supported by a specialized agriculture and by agro-industry since the end of the 19th century, the cotton region known as La Laguna faced a severe transformation process which included: a) new productive methods; b) the reorientation of business activities; c) the introduction of important technological innovations; d) the search for new markets; e) alternative ways of association among producers; and f) a solid institutional presence. Based on these factores, the most important area of dairy production in the country was created in a semi-arid region. This process finally lead to the formation of the most powerful agro alimentary industry in modern Mexico: the LALA group.

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Cerutti, M. (2019). Crisis and productive reorganization in a regional economy of Northern Mexico: La Laguna (1875–1975). Investigaciones De Historia Económica, 4(10), 97–128. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1698-6989(08)70138-3

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