178 company leaders were consulted about the outlook for this year. High assessment of the Government’s economic policies, although they place tax burdens as the main obstacle.
Strong optimism exists in the business world facing 2025. 87% of leaders believe that the Argentine economy will grow this yearalthough they warn that there are still many barriers. The data arises from a survey by Taquion and REF Argentina carried out among presidents, General Managers, CEOs and CFOs of the main companies.
The survey was conducted last month. 178 of the main figures in the country’s business world were consulted. The results show strong support for the Government’s economic policies and confidence in the immediate future of its companies. They also outline an overview of the policies that will be carried out in 2025.
Regarding the Government’s economic policies, 88% of those surveyed evaluate them favorably. In particular, they value the economic stability achieved so far. 73% consider it the main factor that contributes to positive development.
This high valuation makes the prevailing optimism more than understandable. In any case, the economic growth of the country expected is, in trend, moderate. 58% of businessmen believe it will be between 3% and 5%. Meanwhile, 20% believe that it could be between 5% and 10%. Only 4% think it will be above 10%, in line with President Javier Milei’s prediction.
Profitability and tax burdens: the main challenges
Going into more detail about each activity. The majority of businessmen consulted believe that the main challenge It is improving productivity and tax burdens that are the main problem.
As to improve productivity55% consider it to be the main challenge. This is followed by increasing participation (49%), increasing efficiency (46%) and adapting to new technologies (42%).
When asked about the problems that most hinder business development, the vast majority (88%) place the tax burdens like the first. This is followed by labor regulation (69%), corruption and lack of transparency (55%) and legal uncertainty (53%).
Source: Ambito
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