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[6] Both peonage and the Mexican systems of land distribution are discussed at some length in The People of Mexico.
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This work offers a concise, practical analysis of commercial prospects in Mexico for business readers, assessing market size and consumer habits, credit and fiscal conditions, and the legal and political environment that shapes trade. It emphasizes abundant mineral and oil resources alongside a limited internal buying population and widespread poverty, examines the disruptive effects of revolutionary and radical movements on capital and law, and documents regional abuses and contested industries. The author balances candid warnings with pragmatic recommendations for investors and government support, concluding with proposed paths to expand purchasing power and stabilize commercial relations.