The minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Jose Aristarecognized some errors that the Executive during this period in management.
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“We are failing in some things, for example, we must develop more infrastructure. We have gaps that we need to work on more,” he said during his presentation at a forum organized by Ceplan.
Something that also needs more work, according to the head of the MEF, is the commitment to education, but looking to the future, that is, “not only looking at history, but to train people who will work in 10 or 15 years.” “We are committed to competition and competitiveness, which is what is important,” he added.
FISCAL DISCIPLINE
On the other hand, he pointed out that no entrepreneurship or growth can occur in an environment in which the authorities do not do what is within their power to generate fiscal discipline and price stability.
“A persistent deficit scares investors because you don’t know when taxes can change,” he highlighted and questioned the fact that in countries like Argentina, taxes are imposed on exports, which discourages the market.
Likewise, he rejected price control and markets where there is no monetary stability, because it distances business activity.
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