Welcome to the fourteenth edition of Policy Mandala. In this edition, we have structured it as a 2-1 structure, where we discuss 2 recent policies and 1 book recommendation. Enjoy reading!
Widespread poverty. Currently at 53% of the population (was 25% before Milei took office). Homelessness and hunger exploding. Misery for the majority, bonanza for the ultra-rich.
65% say their income is much lower than before Milei (32% say it's higher). 64% say economy and quality of life is much lower than before Milei. 63-65% say education, transport, food security are in a worst state than before Milei.
His support base is the ultra-rich and men over 60.
Here's the reality of life in Argentina after a year of Milei's merciless chainsaw and deregulation https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2024/12/7/a-year-into-javier-mileis-presidency-argentinas-poverty-hits-a-new-high
Widespread poverty. Currently at 53% of the population (was 25% before Milei took office). Homelessness and hunger exploding. Misery for the majority, bonanza for the ultra-rich.
65% say their income is much lower than before Milei (32% say it's higher). 64% say economy and quality of life is much lower than before Milei. 63-65% say education, transport, food security are in a worst state than before Milei.
His support base is the ultra-rich and men over 60.