Fiscal Discipline Under a Currency Board
In 1991, Argentina established a currency board, rigidly fixing its exchange rate to the U.S. dollar. A key outcome of this policy was a significant improvement in the government's budget, moving from persistent deficits to a primary surplus. Analyze why this strict exchange rate regime compelled the Argentine government to enforce fiscal discipline. In your explanation, connect the mechanics of the currency board to the government's inability to finance its spending through traditional means.
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