The ultimate goal of the effort is to lower the cost of buying computers by no longer assembling them in Argentina. The government is adamant that this will not lead to mass firings because the workers will be reassigned to other products. This is good news for consumers: as anyone who has ever had the misfortune of having to buy a laptop, buying laptops in Argentina is way more expensive than many other countries in the world. By opening up the imports, the idea is that the domestic market will receive high-end laptops that are cheaper and better quality than those produced in the country. The government allegedly considers that the supply of good computers is essential for heightened productivity of businesses and individuals.

Source: The Bubble September 05, 2016 18:56 UTC