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In South America, most banks and financial institutions are large enterprises, with branches in many cities and towns. In some countries a high proportion of these were government-owned until the late 1980s, but by the early 21st century foreign-owned banks or joint-venture enterprises of local and foreign capitalization were common. Wholesale and particularly retail business enterprises, on the other hand, are mostly individual concerns and in many cases are family owned and operated. Department stores or chain stores, uncommon in most South American countries until the early 1970s, have become an important part of the merchandising environment, especially in the ...(100 of 23598 words)

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