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Would you take the chainsaw to spending to save a country? π°βοΈ
A legacy of tough choices. π§π΄π
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π Would you have supported his drastic measures to save an economy?
His 1985 shock therapy tamed hyperinflation in months, not years. A masterclass in bold economic reform.
CΓ‘rdenas proved that shock therapy, though painful, could work when political will meets technical rigor. horacio cardenas
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As Minister of Finance, he implemented Decree 21060, which: βοΈ Slashed government spending π¦ Stopped printing money π΅ Pegged the peso to the dollar π Opened the economy to free markets
The result? Inflation dropped to single digits in . Bolivia went from crisis to stability β a case study still taught in economics today. His 1985 shock therapy tamed hyperinflation in months,
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In 1985, Boliviaβs inflation rate hit . Shelves were empty. The currency was worthless.
Enter β an economist armed with a chainsaw (figuratively) and a bold plan. #HoracioCardenas #Economics #Bolivia
The man who stopped Boliviaβs hyperinflation (25,000% β 10% in months) believed in discipline over demagoguery.
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