Economic Contrasts: Cuba and Argentina

This chapter examines the stark economic conditions in Cuba and Argentina, addressing the struggles individuals face in both nations. It delves into Argentina's recent reforms under a libertarian economist aimed at tackling inflation and public deficits, while juxtaposing these changes with the desperate circumstances in Cuba.

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We explore eight things that contribute to a healthy, growing economy and where Cuba and Argentina have fallen short.

Topics covered include:

Why Cuba continues to have rolling energy blackouts
Why economic sanctions frequently don't work
How Argentina's President Millei is taking a "chainsaw" to the nation's economy
Why emerging markets will need to change their export-oriented growth trajectory
What are the risks to the long-term health of the U.S. economy

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Show Notes

Cuba is out of supplies and out of ideas—The Economist

Cuba plunged into crisis by long power blackouts by Ed Augustin—The Financial Times

Power Outage Plunges All of Cuba Into Darkness by Frances Robles—The New York Times