Argentina extends tax benefits to sparkling-wine producers
Description
On February 1st 2010 the Government of Argentina announced a two-year extension of tax reductions benefiting sparkling-wine local producers in 2005. The measure was originally announced in 2005 as part of an agreement between the Government and producers aimed at encouraging investment in sector.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered: 02/02/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 1 Feb 2010
Duration: 24 months
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
- Decree 161/2010: http://infoleg.mecon.gov.ar/infolegInternet/verNorma.do?id=163687
Government Response:
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