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Although it demands a complex logistics for its manipulation, cash is a great promoter and facilitator of corruption. Therefore, to induce a massive use of electronic money would be a central step toward decency in Argentina. Not only because corruption would be difficult but also tax evasion. (more…)
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The growth of pension spending is the main factor of destabilization of public finances. Trying to lower the fiscal deficit without reforming the rules of the pension system is financially unsustainable and socially unfair because it implies continuing to preserve privileged treatments and double coverage. (more…)
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The “Diary” of the Kirchneristas’ driver and the repentant businessmen who collaborate with Justice to uncover corruption cases should not surprise. For years, international competitiveness indexes come warning that the country suffers an ethical and institutional degradation similar to that of the most backward countries. (more…)
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The tragedy of the school that exploded due to a gas escape is the result of rudimentary management. The salaries leave little space for supplies and repairs that, in addition, are administered centrally. It is necessary to professionalize and empower directors as key actors in educational management. (more…)
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El modelo de negociación colectiva argentino es extremadamente vetusto (data de la década del 50 o sea de hace 70 años), muy centralizador y no respeta la representatividad ni de los trabajadores ni de los empleadores. Específicamente, tiene dos instituciones que llevan a este resultado. Una es la ultra actividad por ley, que establece que los convenios colectivos se mantienen vigentes aun cuando venzan. La otra es la extensión automática, que dice que los convenios sectoriales se aplican de manera automática y obligatoria a todos los empleadores de ese sector aunque dichos empleadores no estén afiliados a la asociación empresaria que firma el convenio sectorial. (more…)
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In Argentine society, the aspiration to promote social justice is adamant among the majority of the population. But for this to happen, a less regressive tax structure is essential. The fiscal crisis is the opportunity to go ahead in decreasing distortionary taxes on production and strengthening the taxes on wealth. (more…)
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In the first half of the year it can be seen a significant fall in the fiscal deficit. No less relevant is that it occurred, not so much because of an increase in income, but because public spending grew much less than inflation. The key now is to quickly reorganize the public sector to give sustainability to this process. (more…)
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Reality imposes a reordering of the federal public sector. As important as to tend to financial sustainability is to improve the quality of the interventions. A key step is to critically review the national programs that overlap with services in charge of the provinces and municipalities. (more…)
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The decision that the Central Bank stops financing the Treasury is a good practice in institutionalism and transparency. But it does not solve the basic problem which is the endemic fiscal deficit. Whatever the strategy to control the dollar is, success is tied to a credible plan to reduce public spending. (more…)
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The escalation of the dollar generates anxiety. The process will not be stopped by the Central Bank selling more dollars. To control the situation a consistent plan to reduce the fiscal deficit is required. This must include improving the management of social programs and ending inequities in the pension system. (more…)
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