• ALoafOfBread
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    1 hour ago

    That’s essentially the case. His changes, other than the austerity related ones, were intended to make Argentinian goods more competitive (cheaper) globally while actively hurting the purchasing power of Argentinians. If it “works,” it’ll mean inflation slows, and they hope the business profits will trickle down while businesses capture the government, income inequality increases, and businesses and billionaires accumulate more of Argentina’s wealth.

    • @sensiblepuffin
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      148 hours ago

      Sounds like a libertarian paradise. Be extremely comfortable as long as you’re part of a certain 5% of the population.