Black market capital urban politics and the shadow economy in Mexico City Konove, Andrew 1982- creator author. text bibliography cau 2018 monographic eng print xiii, 283 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm "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. 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. Andrew Konove. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-mx--- Black market Mexico Mexico City 20th century Mexico City (Mexico) Economic conditions 20th century Mexico City (Mexico) Politics and government 20th century Urban economics Marché noir Mexique Mexico 20e siècle Économie urbaine BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Commerce Black market Economic history Politics and government Urban economics Mexico Mexico City 1900-1999 fast HF5482.65.M3 K66 2018 330 Black market capital Konove, Andrew, 1982- Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2018] (DLC) 2017054559 9780520293670 0520293673 9780520293687 0520293681 9780520966901 2017049906 CU-S/DLC 171016 20221024194144.6 in00004598318 eng