Argentina 'está muy cerca' de meta de IPC 2018: Min. de Hacienda

The interview with Argentina's Finance Minister covers the country's role in the G20, trade relations with the US and China, and economic challenges such as inflation and debt management. The Minister discusses the importance of reaching consensus in international trade, the benefits of trade, and Argentina's strategies to manage inflation and debt. The conversation highlights Argentina's efforts to stabilize its economy and engage in global trade despite challenges.

What is the primary role of the G20 according to the Minister of Finance of Argentina?

• To increase tariffs on imports

• To promote bilateral trade agreements

• To reach consensus on international macroeconomic issues

• To mediate trade wars

How has Argentina benefited from recent trade developments with the US?

• By increasing tariffs on US imports

• By being reinstated in the General System of Preferences

• By reducing exports to the US

• By imposing new trade restrictions

What economic challenge is Argentina currently facing, as mentioned by the Minister?

• Trade surplus

• High inflation rates

• Currency appreciation

• Deflation

What is Argentina's target inflation rate for the next year?

• 5%

• 20%

• 10%

• 15%

What is the Minister's view on the role of inflation targets?

• They organize efforts to reduce inflation

• They are irrelevant

• They should be easily achievable

• They are forecasts

Why does the Minister emphasize the importance of fiscal responsibility in managing national debt?

• To avoid future defaults and maintain economic stability

• To increase government spending

• To promote foreign investment

• To reduce taxes

What lesson has Argentina learned from its past experiences with national debt?

• To increase borrowing

• To keep debt under control

• To rely on foreign aid

• To ignore fiscal deficits