ASSESSMENTS

Argentina: A Risky Pension Fund Nationalization

Nov 21, 2008 | 19:05 GMT

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Summary

The upper house of Argentina's legislature has approved the nationalization of 10 of the country's private pension funds. The move will provide the government with quick cash, but in the long run will add significantly to its debt — and risk creating a social backlash.

The Argentine Senate's approval of a plan to nationalize 10 private pension funds spells trouble ahead....

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