Milei's welfare cuts are working for Argentina

Whether President Javier Milei's spending cuts have stabilised Argentina's economy and lowered inflation at an acceptable social cost, or whether they have deepened poverty.

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Javier Milei

Argentine economist and politician serving as the 57th President of Argentina since December 10, 2023. A self-described anarcho-capitalist and proponent of the Austrian School of Economics, he founded the La Libertad Avanza party and won the 2023 presidential election with approximately 56% of the vote, defeating Sergio Massa.

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Poverty reduction

Policies, programs, and investments aimed at raising living standards and reducing deprivation for populations in low-income contexts. Pursued through development finance, social protection, infrastructure investment, and governance reform — a defining mandate of multilateral development institutions.

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Welfare cuts

Reductions in government social spending and benefits, and their effects on poverty, public finances and economic growth.

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