Key Questions
As part of Argentina’s economic profile, the economic structure section gives readers useful views to understand what matters for Argentina’s economy.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What is the size of Argentina’s economy?
- What is the size of Argentina’s population?
- What is the demographic structure of Argentina? Is it favorable for economic growth?
- How has the structure of GDP changed over the years?
- How much does Argentina’s economy rely on external trade?
- Economic Freedom Index: How free is Argentina’s economy?
As part of Argentina’s economic profile, this section explores Argentina’s competitiveness at the global level. It also covers Argentina’s attractiveness to foreign direct investment.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- How competitive is Argentina?
- How are Argentina’s competitive factors compared to those of other countries?
- How is the minimum wage in Argentina compared to others in the region?
- How has labor productivity in Argentina changed over the years, and in relation to comparable countries?
- Is it easy to do business in Argentina?
- How good is Argentina in attracting Foreign Direct Investment?
As part of the country’s economic profile, this section explores Argentina’s average income and its distribution, poverty as well as other development indicators.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What is the level of income for an average person in Argentina?
- What is the poverty rate in Argentina, and how does it compare to others?
- How has the unemployment rate in Argentina changed over recent years?
- How is income distributed in Argentina, and how does it compare to others?
- What is the current level of human development in Argentina?
- How has the quality of life changed over the years?
- How many SDG has Argentina achieved to date?
As part of Argentina’s economic outlook, this section explores Argentina’s recent economic growth, its key drivers as well as the growth outlook for the coming years.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What has been the growth rate of Argentina’s economy over the past ten years, and how does it compare with others?
- What were the key growth drivers for Argentina’s economy in the last year?
- How much does each sector contribute to the overall growth?
- What is the GDP growth rate in the latest quarter?
- What are the latest signals from the leading indicators?
- What is the growth outlook for Argentina’s economy, and how does it compare with others?
As part of Argentina’s economic outlook, this section explores Argentina’s macro-economic risks, including inflation, financial sector, budget deficit, the balance of payment, and exchange rate.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What have been the government measures against the Covid-19 crisis?
- What is the risk of inflation over the next 12 months?
- What is the latest move on Argentina’s monetary policy?
- What is the health of Argentina’s banking sector?
- What has been the trend in Argentina’s fiscal budget deficit?
- Balance of Payment: Where are the key risks?
- Does Argentina have enough international reserves to service its debt and for import?
- What is the FX risk? How has the currency performed compared to others?
From the latest IMF’s World Economic Outlook Report.
- GDP growth
- Inflation
- Population
- Unemployment rate
- Government budget and debt
- Current account
Detailed rankings and scores for Argentina and comparable economies.
- Starting a business
- Dealing with construction permits
- Getting electricity
- Registering property
- Getting credit
- Protecting Minority Investors
- Paying taxes
- Trading across borders
- Enforcing contracts
- Resolving Insolvency