VOICED: Expropiacion de YPF da mala senal

Francisco Messadri, an Argentine economist, criticizes the government's decision to expropriate YPF, suggesting it sends a negative signal to global markets. He highlights the government's past inaction on YPF's policies and argues that the move does not solve Argentina's energy issues. Instead, it reflects political desires while masking energy policy deficiencies. YPF's financial needs are significant, and Argentina lacks the resources and market access to support them. The expropriation has been deemed hostile by Spain, with Repsol seeking compensation.

What was Francisco Messadri's view on the Argentine government's decision to expropriate YPF?

• He felt it would solve Argentina's energy issues.

• He thought it sent a negative signal to global markets.

• He considered it a necessary step for national pride.

• He believed it was a positive move for the economy.

According to Messadri, what was the government's approach towards YPF's policies over the past decade?

• They frequently challenged YPF's policies.

• They ignored YPF's policies completely.

• They supported YPF's policies actively.

• They coexisted without questioning the policies.

What does Messadri suggest about the expropriation's effect on Argentina's energy problems?

• It will completely resolve the issues.

• It will partially address the problems.

• It will not solve the energy problems.

• It will create new energy challenges.

What financial challenge does Argentina face regarding YPF's investment needs?

• Argentina has foreign support for investment.

• Argentina has partial resources for investment.

• Argentina lacks the necessary investment resources.

• Argentina has ample resources for investment.

How did Spain and Repsol react to the expropriation of YPF?

• They supported the decision.

• They remained neutral.

• They ignored the decision.

• They considered it a hostile act.