Zeroing in

Article Abstract:

The Argentinian government faces a tough task in keeping to the 'zero deficit' it pledged in return for a USDlr8 bil loan from the IMF. Large spending cuts are planned, but the budget optimistically puts 2002 economic growth at 6%.

Government spending policy

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The austerity diet

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Argentina may have won the pledge of a new USDlr8 bil loan from the IMF, but in return the government has had to promise to reform provincial finance. These vital reforms depend on political consensus.

External debt relief, Debt relief, Local finance

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Cavallo's crunch

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The economic policies of Argentina, and the background to the sacking of the head of the central bank are examined in detail.

Central banks

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Subjects list: Economic policy, Argentina
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