Javier Milei’s Success Proves His Critics Wrong, Vindicating the Power of Free Markets

The chainsaw-wielding economist follows through on his promise of ‘shock therapy,’ prioritizing taming inflation by cutting spending and deregulating the economy.

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President Milei during a campaign rally on September 25, 2023 at Buenos Aires. Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images

In the days leading up to the November 2023 presidential election in Argentina, 100 “leading” economists from around the world, including progressive favorite Thomas Piketty, published an open letter warning that “radical right-wing economist” Javier Milei would inflict “devastation” and social chaos on his country.

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