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1 – 10 of 31The draft reaffirms the ‘zero deficit’ that remains the cornerstone of government economic policy, and a small surplus is forecast for 2025. Though some expenditure items, such as…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289873
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This followed congressional approval of the government’s ‘base law’ and tax package, designed to strengthen public finances, modernise the labour market and attract foreign…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288292
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ARGENTINA: Government will seek new reform changes
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES287776
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ARGENTINA: Inflation slows but recession will linger
The move followed a sweeping decree issued on December 20 to reform or eliminate some 300 laws governing economic, labour and social issues, and which has already prompted…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284267
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However, since the August primaries his goal has shifted to winning the elections, or at reaching a run-off, prompting expansionary policies aiming to improve households’…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282141
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The new agreement envisages a primary surplus of 2% of GDP, a zero general deficit and reserves accumulation of USD10bn; it includes no new funding. However, the widening gap…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284724
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Bond markets have responded positively to Milei’s victory, followed by the announcement that he would re-privatise state oil company YPF and other companies, but domestic exchange…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283523
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LLA has capitalised on growing discontent with politics after over a decade of economic stagnation, high inflation and increasing poverty. Milei’s discourse against what he calls…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279171
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Although pre-election spending normally militates against a sharp drop in growth in election years, there is little margin for this in a context of low reserves, spiralling…