Monica de Bolle

Monica de Bolle, a Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, delves into Latin America's economic landscape, focusing on Brazil. She discusses how U.S. tariffs could reshape Brazil's trade relations, with China emerging as a key partner. The conversation highlights Brazil’s economic tailwinds versus Argentina's struggles with inflation. Monica also reflects on the rise of minimal state ideologies and the lessons learned from Brazil's political history as the region prepares for upcoming elections.

Monica de Bolle, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute, discusses Argentina's economic challenges, tracing its decline and the factors that led to Javier Milei's rise. Tyler Cowen, a professor at George Mason University, delves into Milei's bold libertarian economic philosophy and its real-world applications. Pablo Castro offers vital on-the-ground insights into how Milei's austerity measures are affecting everyday Argentinians, highlighting both the social disparities and the political complexities in navigating these drastic changes.

Economist Monica de Bolle discusses the impact of Javier Milei's economic measures in Argentina, exploring the decrease in inflation rate and its implications. The podcast delves into the country's economic struggles, transition to market-driven pricing, issues of inflation and poverty, and challenges of implementing reforms amidst public unrest.