He thinks replacing the peso with the dollar can tame hyperinflation and revive the battered economy.
Prominent economist Steve Hanke — a champion of Milei's dollarization drive — posted on X after the results were announced that the candidate's proposal was "clearly a vote-getter."
REBUILDING ARG'S ECONOMY = DOLLARIZATION.
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Critics of Milei's dollarization plans cite major challenges for Argentina against its backdrop of hyperinflation, economic crises, and political instability.
Persons:
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Organizations:
Service, Johns Hopkins University, Argentine, Argentina, International Monetary Fund, Business
Locations:
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