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This presentation discusses the recovery of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Argentina after the financial crisis, highlighting the fluctuations and challenges that still persist. It provides an overview of Argentina's economic framework, the impact of the crisis, and the post-crisis FDI trends. The conclusion emphasizes the need for continued efforts to build confidence and attract sustained FDI in the country.
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~Stefan Stoev ~Babawande Afolabi “The Ever Wavering Tide” FDI in Argentina after the crisis
Presentation Overview • The Framework • Down the Memory Lane • The Crisis • Post-Crisis • FDI after the Crisis • Conclusion • References
The Framework… Even though the Argentine FDI has recovered after the financial crisis, it is still a subject of fluctuations.
Down the Memory Lane… • Pre 1990s • Hyper inflation • Floating exchange rate • Negative GDP growth
Down the Memory Lane… 1989-1999 • Carlos Menem • Convertibility Plan • Curb in Inflation • Increase in FDI inflow • Increase in GDP
Negative account balance Budget Deficit Huge Borrowing External Factors Down the Memory Lane…
The Crisis (2001/2002)… • Default on the outstanding public debt • Increase in unemployment and increased poverty • Lost confidence in the country’s financial system • Reduced FDI
Post Crisis… • Currency floated and Depreciated • Trade deficit turned into surplus • Government deficit turned into surplus • Economic growth reached 9% • FDI picked up
There is still a lack of confidence “What is frustrating isn’t just that the first image of the country has tended to obscure the second, it’s that many foreign economists still are looking for excuses not to acknowledge the success story.” Alfonso Prat-Gay Central Bank President FDI After the Crisis…
FDI after the Crisis • Mounting Shortfall in Gas and Power Production • Speculation about current economic growth • Government controls *www.unctad.org
Concentrated in the Construction industry till 2004 Now concentrated in the Manufacturing industry Increased investment in the energy sector FDI after the Crisis…
Even though the FDI has risen quite beyond the fall of 2001, it’s still contending with inconsistency and gradually lagging behind when compared to fellow Brazilian and Mexican big economies. Conclusion
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