Sergio de Castro
Sergio de Castro is a Chilean economist who served as the Minister of Economy under dictator Augusto Pinochet. He gained notoriety for implementing a fixed exchange rate system as part of a stabilization program during a time of hyperinflation, despite previously criticizing such measures. His shift from critic to implementer of fixed exchange rates highlights the complexities and contradictions within economic policymaking in times of crisis.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 40,864 | $450,000 | 407$ |
| Totals | 1 | 45,195,774 | 40,864 | $450,000 | 407$ |
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Sergio de Castro, as Minister of Economy under Pinochet, implemented a fixed exchange rate to stabilize an economy with high inflation.
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