1. Liberal tendencies in Ecuador (1895 – 1960)
To set in context economic, social and politic themes in Ecuador during late 19th and early 20th century

2. Ecuador according to ITS economy
Foreign Market
Cocoa Bean (Ecuador the most important producer in the world)
Ecuador market (50% USA, 50% Europe)
One single product producer (supply, demand, weather)
Some other products – tobacco, coffee, rubber, quina
Ecuador is part of a global system
Ecuadorian Market
Coast – fruit, sugar cane
Highland – wheat, barley, corn, potatoes, fruits – cattle
Factories – produce noodles, cookes, ice
Internal migration form the Highland to the Coast

3. Ecuador according to ITS society
Cocoa Bean Boom – new powerful ellites in the Coast
Income was spent in luxury ítems, no technology
Burguess society was in power in the Coast
Banks started to have a big influence over government
Concertaje continued in the Highlands
Money was in hands of a few people.

4. Ecuador according to ITS politics
Progressivism
Liberal tendencies (Urbina, Eloy Alfaro)
Liberal ideology about free trading allowed Cocoa Boom. (Capitalism)
Liberalism
Democracy
Secular State
Free Trading
Individual freedom

5. And the world?
Europe and Africa htm
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