In dialogue with Channel andthe economist Anahi rampinini He drew a critical panorama on Argentine competitiveness, the relationship with the United States and China, and the low female inclusion in the industry.
Argentine competitiveness: a “very delicate” situation
“Competitiveness today in Argentina is very delicate”, Note it interviewed. CONICET’s economist and researcher explains that the main problem is the appreciation of the exchange rate:“This generates complications especially for industrial goods that are not subject to an international price”.
Rampini Remarked that even after the strong devaluation promoted by the management of Javier Milei, the problem persisted: “Even at that time, with devaluation, competitiveness for high inflation was still complicated”.
With an appreciated exchange rate and internal prices on the rise, Argentine costs are high in international comparison. “Any person who travels outside does so: we are expensive in international terms”, resume.
The relationship with Trump: opportunity or risk?
Asked about the link between the Argentine government and Donald Trump, Rampini He points out that he can contribute short -term stability, but warns of its limits: “What it generates is a better positioning to obtain greater funds and maintain some short -term stability”.
However, he questions the structural risks of this strategy: “If this money vanishes, it leaves us with greater debt and greater conditioning towards what Trump wants to do“From a heterodox look, alert:”This stability, or this summer, we see it as an alert situation”.
In danger exports by world recession
One of the strongest concern for Rampini It is the impact of the global recession on Argentine exports: “We need dollars to sustain the economy, and the recession affects both the relative prices of what we export and what we import”.
Although it recognizes a recent improvement in the terms of exchange, it emphasizes that this improvement was conjunctural. “We improve export prices over importation, but it was for the impact of the recession on goods of greater added value”, He explained.
China vs. USA: The opportunity that Argentina does not take advantage of
Rampini He believes that the technological dispute between China and the United States could be a strategic opportunity for Argentina. “What there is is a dispute for who will produce technological goods. The United States blocks Chinese products, and that Argentina could use it in its favor”.
He suggests that a strategic alliance with China would allow Argentina to become a key link: “With international cooperation, we could prepare added value with our raw materials and be a destination market for blocked goods in the US.”
However, he considers that the current government is not in a position to capitalize on those opportunities: “I don’t think this government takes them”.
Inclusion of women in the industry: persistent lag
Finally, Rampini approached the role of women in industry and the State: “We are still lagging behind. That place is always very reserved for male positions”.
Although in sectors such as scientific research there is greater female presence at initial levels, inequality persists in the positions of greater hierarchy: “In the last ranks, it is always more co -opted by men”.
On whether the inclusion of women improves productivity, it was cautious: “The answer is more sociological, but I intuit that women can provide social, perceptual and empathic capabilities that add to management”.
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