Argentina: From Bad to Worse Once a prosperous nation, for decades Argentina has been a country in semi-perpetual economic crisis. In 2015 it seemed...
Living In A False Data World Authoritarian governments produce fake statistics that further political goals WASHINGTON – We are used to hear that we live in a “data driven” world. Thanks to ICT and...
Too Many Bad Loans In India Well connected tycoons get all the credit they want WASHINGTON – India recently decided to change its methodology for calculating GDP and the rate of growth. And, presto,...
Argentina Recreated A Reliable Statistics Agency Modern capitalism needs real data as a foundation for decisions on investments and expenditures WASHINGTON – Newly elected Argentine President Mauricio Macri wasted no time to create a new, pro-growth business climate. He...
Argentina Chose Mauricio Macri, A Pro-Business Leader The new President faces huge challenges. Reforms will be difficult WASHINGTON – After 12 years of semi-deranged left wing populism managed by Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the political heir...
Political Change in Argentina? The Peronist candidate for President did not win. He is forced to a run-off with a credible conservative WASHINGTON – American politics is beginning to look like a Hollywood farce. The Marx Brothers are in charge. They...