Perspectives on Business and Economics, Volume 39 (2021): Propects for Revitalizing Argentina

Argentina derives significant economic benefits from its booming soybean industry, leading the Argentine government to prioritize support for the industry ahead of social and environmental concerns. Without proper government intervention, negative impacts from soybean industry expansion, including social inequality and deforestation, will be exacerbated and result in unforeseen implications like the rapid approach of climate change. This article explores the most prevalent repercussions and provides possible solutions to mitigate their impacts.

Argentina has one of the largest informal sectors in South America and the world. Many of the residents in poverty work in the informal sector and struggle to make ends meet. The government has hardly scratched the surface of combating this problem. This article explores possible solutions to transitioning informal workers to the formal sector as well as some of the benefits of the informal sector regarding limiting extreme poverty.

Argentina has some of the best renewable energy and fossil fuel�based potential in the world. The Argentine government has an opportunity to invest in renewables and, hence, in its future energy stability. Combining these efforts will allow Argentina to reach not only its electricity needs but also its commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Argentina has endured a recent economic crisis related to currency devaluation, massive national debt, and declining exports. The country�s lithium reserves have the potential to alleviate the burden of this crisis, if utilized effectively. This article discusses the estimated exponential increase in global lithium demands across the world in pursuit of cleaner energy and how Argentina can position itself within the global market to capitalize on this trend while ensuring the best possible outcome for Argentine communities inhabiting lithium-rich regions.

With the Argentine economic crisis in 2001, more people became medically uninsured and health outcomes deteriorated. One particularly alarming outcome was that infant mortality rates increased. In response, the Argentine government implemented Plan Nacer (Birth Plan), a novel maternal-child public health program. This article describes the evolution of the Argentine health care system, with a specific focus on how Plan Nacer led to a successful upgrade in infant health and mortality.

Fintech and cryptocurrencies have been blossoming in Argentina due to their ability to give people access to necessary financial instruments that many Argentines have moved away from because of persistent hyperinflation and currency controls. This article examines the roots of financial exclusion, the existing platform for fintech and blockchain technologies, and what steps must be taken to shape the future of fintech in Argentina.

Argentina is a large food exporter, famed for its prized meats and wine production. However, its agricultural prowess is at odds with the rising levels of food insecurity among its citizens. Various methods of intervention have had little success in alleviating hunger. This article investigates the sources of food insecurity along with identifying possible solutions that would put Argentina back on track to meet the Zero Hunger Sustainable Development Goal.

The unique relationship between Argentina�s political leaders and its media companies is rooted in one of the country�s darkest periods under a brutal dictatorship. A small number of media outlets gained distinct advantages during that time, which played a large role in their rapid growth, and Argentina now suffers from a high concentration of media ownership. This article explores the circumstances that created Argentina�s current media landscape and offers potential solutions to this issue.

Argentina�s small businesses make up 99.8% of the total enterprises in the country. Yet the nation�s volatile nature has created barriers for both existing and potential business owners who face obstacles in accessing financial institutions, navigating the complex tax system, and reacting to political uncertainty. This article examines the ongoing challenges facing small businesses and offers plausible recommendations to create a more sustainable environment.

Many politicians, oil and gas companies, and citizens of Argentina see the oil and gas extraction of Vaca Muerta, a shale oil and gas reserve, as a panacea to the economic crisis Argentina is experiencing. While that might be a plausible solution, it likely will only exacerbate the economic crisis and create new issues if not properly utilized. Currently, Argentine citizens are suffering on economic, environmental, social, and medical fronts.

The Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas sovereignty dispute has created an unstable relationship between Argentina and the UK for almost two centuries. Current geopolitical and economic conditions, including the hydrocarbon industry�s volatility, trade renegotiations necessitated by Brexit combined with the EU-Mercosur agreement, and international pressures, are optimal for warming bilateral ties and bringing this sovereignty dispute to an end. This article outlines a solution that allows the two nations to come together to form an agreement.