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In 2016, the economic downturn boosted unemployment, especially in the manufacturing and construction industries, while inflation undermined real incomes, hitting the poorest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217918
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The strike was prompted by unions' rejection of the 27% ceiling the government attempted to impose on wage rises. With this ceiling, real wages will suffer further given existing…
President Alberto Fernandez has appointed new social development and labour ministers, Victoria Tolosa Paz and Raquel Olmos, following the resignations of their predecessors amid…
Fiscal adjustment was mainly driven by the fall in primary expenditure implemented by Economy Minister Sergio Massa in the second half of the year. This strengthened his position…
Taxi apps in Latin America.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225850
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The move follows a 48-hour strike by the banking union on May 26-27 and stoppages by oilseeds workers affecting the port of Rosario. Supporters of the ruling Frente para la…
Political challenges facing Havana.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220691
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Patterns of inequality.
The primary surplus (0.6% of GDP) was driven by a 35% real fall in primary spending, which offset a recession-induced 4.5% drop in revenues. Month-on-month inflation has also…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286714
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Rising poverty levels in Argentina.