Economics

Inflation Near 50% Puts Argentina On Path That Failed Before

  • Government announced beef export ban to rein in local prices
  • Country’s own experiences show measure is unlikely to succeed
President of Argentina Alberto Fernandez and Vice President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner gesture during a press conference on August 31, 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Mabromata - Pool/Getty Images)
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Argentina’s new ban on exports of its famed beef won’t quell runaway inflation if previous interventions are any guide.