Indice general de expectativas económicas.UCA - TNS Gallup


"Argentina and Venezuela were surpassed by more than half of the world’s countries in terms of economic freedom."

The most problematic factors for doing businessReport: Notwithstanding its strong recovery after the deep economic crisis of 2001, with high growth rates since 2003,26 Argentina continues to place quite low in the rankings at 88th position, with an assessment similar to last year.The country has a number of important competitive advantages, including its relatively well educated labor force (ranked 61st and 56th, respectively, on the health and primary education, and higher education and training pillars) and the large market size available to its enterprises (24th). However, the economy is characterized by some serious weaknesses, representing enduring elements of vulnerability going into the future. For example, despite debt restructuring, the public debt remains high, estimated at 56.1 percent of GDP in 2007 (placing the country 97th on this indicator); this, combined with continuing high inflation, may undermine the steps taken toward macroeconomic stability.
On a related note, the GCI highlights a deep distrust on the part of the business community regarding the quality and efficiency of the country’s public institutions (128th), the respect and enforcement of the rule of law, and the even-handedness of the public sector in its relations with the private sector.This is likely linked to the government’s tendency over recent years to adopt discretionary policies (such as the attempt to increase taxes on agricultural exports), coupled with the ongoing renegotiation of a number of utility provision contracts since 2001, eroding business confidence. Indeed, this tendency can also be seen in the country’s overregulated and rigid goods (122nd), labor (130th), and financial (117th) markets, which are impeded from allocating resources to their most effective use. In this context, the most pressing challenges will be the institutionalization of sound fiscal policies and the restoration of investors’ trust in the business climate and proper functioning of the economy.



| Doing Business 2009 rank | Doing Business 2008 rank | Change in rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doing Business | 113 | 102 | -11 |
| Starting a Business | 135 | 117 | -18 |
| Dealing with Construction Permits | 167 | 165 | -2 |
| Employing Workers | 130 | 135 | +5 |
| Registering Property | 95 | 87 | -8 |
| Getting Credit | 59 | 51 | -8 |
| Protecting Investors | 104 | 101 | -3 |
| Paying Taxes | 134 | 146 | +12 |
| Trading Across Borders | 106 | 115 | +9 |
| Enforcing Contracts | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 83 | 68 | -15 |

