Argentina: Reference prices for designated exports
Description
On 5 March 2010, the government of Argentina set new reference prices for a designated number of exports. The goods affected through decrees 2786-2790 include agricultural poducts such as grapes, honey and milk, but also articles of copper.
On 22 June 2010, the government announced additional reference prices. In the resolutions 2841 and 2860, reference prices were set for exports including lemons and fish.
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:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 5 Mar 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Boletin Oficial. (2010). Decreto General 2786. Available at http://www.diredsrl.com/argentina/normasver.php?norma=AIPRES02786201000
Boletin Oficial. (2010). Decreto General 2787. Available at http://www.diredsrl.com/argentina/normasver.php?norma=AIPRES02787201000
Boletin Oficial. (2010). Decreto General 2788. Available at http://www.diredsrl.com/argentina/normasver.php?norma=AIPRES02788201000
Boletin Oficial. (2010). Decreto General 2789. Available at http://www.diredsrl.com/argentina/normasver.php?norma=AIPRES02789201000
Boletin Oficial. (2010). Decreto General 2790. Available at http://www.diredsrl.com/argentina/normasver.php?norma=AIPRES02790201000
Boletin Oficial. (2010). Decreto General 2860. Available at http://www.diredsrl.com/argentina/normasver.php?norma=AIPRES02860201000
Boletin Oficial. (2010). Decreto General 2841. Available at http://www.diredsrl.com/argentina/normasver.php?norma=AIPRES02841201000
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