Luis Vargas
Luis Vargas is an economist and researcher who focuses on the economic policies surrounding the mining industry in the Dominican Republic. He has highlighted the challenges faced by the government in planning and managing mineral exploitation, particularly in the context of rising gold prices. Vargas calls for improved strategies for resource management and equitable distribution of wealth generated from mining, aiming to ensure that local communities benefit from these natural resources.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,533 | $62,000 | 31$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,067 | $89,000 | 50$ |
| Totals | 2 | 15,942,028 | 8,600 | $151,000 | 81$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Dominican Republic:
Luis Vargas warns about the growing trade deficit in the country.
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Costa Rica:
Luis Vargas, economista e investigador del Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Económicas (IICE), señaló que enero y febrero suelen ser meses de elevado consumo para la población.
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Costa Rica:
Luis Vargas, an economist, supported the explanation provided by the OECD regarding the labor market in Costa Rica.
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Dominican Republic:
Vargas proposed to analyze problems and challenges related to the fiscal policy in the Dominican Republic.
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Costa Rica:
Luis Vargas is an economist and researcher at the University of Costa Rica who commented on the behavior of the exchange rate.
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Dominican Republic:
Luis Vargas explained that the rising trend of the family consumption basket far exceeds labor income.
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Costa Rica:
Luis Vargas, an economist and researcher at the Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Económicas, explained that those in extreme poverty often spend between 80% and 90% of their income on food.
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Costa Rica:
Economist Luis Vargas indicated that the result demonstrates that pressures on the appreciation of the colón against the dollar persist.
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Dominican Republic:
Luis Vargas discussed the increasing gap between housing costs and labor income in the Dominican Republic.
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Dominican Republic:
Luis Vargas anticipated that the decrease in interest rates would lead to a rise in the prices of valuable metals.
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