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Can We Still Trust the Economic Data?

Many Happy Returns

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Manipulating Economic Truths

This chapter explores the manipulation of economic data by political leaders, with a focus on Argentina's distortion of inflation statistics and its implications for public trust. It also highlights examples from authoritarian regimes, such as Russia and China, illustrating how data manipulation can lead to severe consequences. The discussion underscores the necessity of transparency and accurate statistics for a healthy democracy and effective economic decision-making.

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