Research Details

Abstract

Case A starts by reviewing several attempts made by three consecutive Argentine governments between 1973 and 1989 to fight the three-digit inflation rates that had troubled the country since the end of World War II. Next, the implementation of the currency peg under the broad umbrella called the "convertibility plan" is discussed and its rationale is explained in connection with the Central Bank's role in controlling inflation and market expectations. The case then outlines the fiscal reforms introduced in the early 1990s concerning public finance, market regulation, and social security. Finally, the outcomes of these policies are briefly summarized.

Type

Case

Author(s)

Nabil Al-Najjar, Simone Galperti

Date Published

03/01/2010

Citations

Al-Najjar, Nabil, and Simone Galperti. Argentina Currency Peg and Fiscal Reforms (A). Case 5-110-004(A) (KEL569).

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