Event Summary
Argentine president Javier Milei won a stunning victory in the legislative midterm elections of October 26, but a run on the country's peso in the weeks before the election was contained only with the help of massive financial backing from the United States. Despite impressive macroeconomic stabilization in the first half of Milei's mandate, growth remains slow, and Argentina faces other significant challenges. PIIE experts explore whether the current monetary and exchange rate arrangements are fit for purpose, and whether Milei can build on his political momentum to advance deeper reforms and unlock Argentina’s economic potential.
MODERATOR
Maurice Obstfeld
C. Fred Bergsten Senior Fellow, PIIE
PRESENTERS
Monica de Bolle
Senior Fellow, PIIE
José De Gregorio
Nonresident Senior Fellow, PIIE
Alejandro Werner
Nonresident Senior Fellow, PIIE