Economic research and transparency initiatives presented in Argentina

The Social Economic Observatory of the National University of Rosario (UNR) presented three research posters at the XX Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference. Led by director Germán Tessmer, the work focuses on the INDEC Permanent Household Survey (EPH). The research includes the publication of EPH microdata as open data via the UNR Academic Data Repository, a series on labor formality, and a quarterly diagnostic by urban agglomeration.

To improve accessibility, the posters utilize Atkinson Hyperlegible fonts and audio narrations for individuals with low vision or those using screen readers. The curated data repository includes 416 documented variables and aims to maintain comparability despite recent questionnaire redesigns by INDEC.

Separately, during the 42nd Annual Assembly of Cedice Libertad, coordinator Rocío Guijarro discussed the importance of institutional transparency and economic monitoring. The organization tracks inflation, public service quality, and budget spending. Guijarro criticized the irregular release of consumer price index data by the Central Bank, noting that monthly reporting is necessary for informed decision-making in the productive and commercial sectors. She also emphasized the need for a stable currency and addressed institutional barriers to property rights and entrepreneurship.