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The objective of this chapter is to present an overview of the entrepreneurial environment in Argentina. First, this chapter examines the overall macroeconomic and entrepreneurial environment in Argentina and analyzes how changing conditions have affected entrepreneurial activity. Then, the chapter focuses on the challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs face in Argentina and evaluates how a successful entrepreneurial company overcame these challenges and took advantage of the opportunities. Finally, the chapter presents the outlook for entrepreneurship in Argentina and posits a series of recommendations for improving the entrepreneurial environment.
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Pradilla, M. (2012). Entrepreneurship in Argentina. In: Brenes, E.R., Haar, J. (eds) The Future of Entrepreneurship in Latin America. International Political Economy Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137003324_2
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