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Political Instability, Institutions and Private Capital Markets in Lima, Peru

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  • Luis Felipe Zegarra

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This article analyzes the evolution of the private credit market of Lima between 1835 and 1865. In particular, it explores the effects of political instability and institutional change on the allocation of medium-term and long-term credit. By relying on a sample of more than 1,200 notarized records, the article shows that institutions had an important effect on the cost of credit. Political instability and institutional uncertainties led to high interest rates. As Peru became more stable after the mid-1840s and the risk of lending declined, interest rates declined.

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  • Luis Felipe Zegarra, 2015. "Political Instability, Institutions and Private Capital Markets in Lima, Peru," Working Papers 39, Peruvian Economic Association.
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    1. Luis FELIPE Zegarra, 2016. "Political instability and non-price loan terms in Lima, Peru: evidence from notarized contracts," European Review of Economic History, European Historical Economics Society, vol. 20(4), pages 478-525.

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    Keywords

    Mortgage credit; legislation; institutions; political instability;
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    JEL classification:

    • N2 - Economic History - - Financial Markets and Institutions
    • N26 - Economic History - - Financial Markets and Institutions - - - Latin America; Caribbean
    • N46 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation - - - Latin America; Caribbean
    • K1 - Law and Economics - - Basic Areas of Law

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