Dominican Republic and Argentina Economic Commentary on Growth, Prices

Commentators in the Dominican Republic point to a surge in construction, vehicle purchases, and the expansion of supermarket chains as evidence of sustained economic growth and claim that the nation has achieved zero hunger. They note that agricultural production and exports to Haiti support food security, while also acknowledging rising consumer prices and environmental concerns from rapid development.

In Argentina, economists criticize the official inflation figures released by the INDEC, arguing that the true price variation is more than ten points lower than reported. The critique focuses on the methodological foundations of the INDEC’s calculations, emphasizing a pre‑xeological approach that centers individual choice over aggregate statistical models.