Argentina Was Never 'Rich': The Myth of Economic Decline

An in-depth look at why Argentina (allegedly) declined from 'rich' to 'poor'
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00:00 Intro
01:56 Historical foundations
12:15 Living standards during the 'Golden Age'
17:37 Comparison with Australia
23:18 Historical timeline 1916-1975 & the real 'Golden Age'
43:02 The Premise: Its origins, why it's so popular, & its problems
45:24 The true point of diversion: 1975 onwards
55:51 Conclusions

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