Luis Vargas

Luis Vargas

economist Dominican Republic

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.

Born on Jun 10, 1961 (64 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
21,187
Power
174$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 2 5.00 0.20% +0% 10,847,910 21,187 $89,000 174$
Totals 2 10,847,910 21,187 $89,000 174$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Luis Vargas highlights the need for the country to renegotiate its contract with Barrick Gold due to rising gold prices. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Economista sugiere renegociar con la Barrick Gold

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Economist Luis Vargas indicated that health is a primary expense in households and considered that two factors could be contributing to the increase. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: El sorprendente cambio en los gastos de los hogares ticos: qué sube, qué baja y quién paga más

Costa Rica Costa Rica: According to Luis Vargas, economist and researcher at the Institute of Economic Sciences Research (IICE), the drop in the price of potatoes and carrots could be due to favorable climatic conditions for production. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Estos son los productos y servicios que subieron o bajaron de precio en el último año

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Luis Vargas, a researcher, indicated that the trend of 2024 allowed for a partial recovery of household purchasing power. 6

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Inflación baja, pero bolsillos apretados: la contradicción que Costa Rica no logra resolver

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Luis Vargas noted that the behavior of different employment regimes in the country could influence the reduction of employed individuals. 6

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Costa Rica es el único país de la OCDE que pierde trabajadores ocupados tras pandemia: vea los datos