Ibiza and the introduction of capitalism in the Mediterranean: from agrarian self-consumption to full market dependence, 1857–1935

Ibiza's transition from agrarian self-sufficiency to full market dependence between 1857 and 1935 marked a significant shift in Mediterranean economic structures. The island's economy, initially protected by local subsistence farming, rapidly integrated into global trade networks, becoming heavily reliant on external inputs and markets. This transformation not only improved living conditions for residents but also spurred the growth of commerce and maritime industries, laying the foundation for Ibiza's rise as a leading international tourism destination in the 1930s. The study highlights how financial, human, and social capital accumulation during this period facilitated Ibiza's economic diversification and its eventual pivot to tourism.

Cirer-Costa, J. C. (2023). Ibiza and the introduction of capitalism in the Mediterranean: from agrarian self-consumption to full market dependence, 1857–1935. Historia Agraria Revista de Agricultura E Historia Rural. Portico. https://doi.org/10.26882/histagrar.089e03c