Inflation, Unemployment, and Government Spending Evolution in Argentina during Javier Milei’s Government during December 2023 – June 2024

This thesis evaluates the short-term effects of the policy framework that Javier Milei’s administration implemented through an analysis of the evolution of inflation, unemployment, and government spending from 2023 to 2024 in Argentina. After examining the macroeconomic indicators mentioned and reviewing the main reforms adopted by the government, the research results reflect that the policies adopted contributed to a curb in inflation and a fiscal balance in the short term. Nevertheless, reaching these results came at the expense of an increase in unemployment and a reduction in public investment in social and economic services, and public administration, introducing concerns about the sustainability of long-term growth and social costs. Findings present that the approach followed by Javier Milei was successful in the short term, stabilizing macroeconomic variables. However, it may also have negative implications for long-term development.