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Argentine business leaders estimate $1.5 trillion required to address national infrastructure backlog
La Nación (Argentina)LO·AR · IT·about 23 hours ago
Economist Juan Luis Bour attributes the stagnation of the Argentine industrial sector to low capacity utilization rates averaging under 60%. The analysis highlights structural barriers to growth, though specific policy prescriptions for recovery remain generalized.
Argentina's economy continues to face significant structural challenges, including a critical infrastructure deficit estimated at $1.5 trillion, declining industrial capacity utilization below 60%, and persistent labor market issues. While labor reforms are being implemented, their impact on inflation-adjusted wages and formal employment remains limited, with informal employment stabilizing at 40%.