Survey: Optimism about the future of the economy has grown, but more people fear losing their jobs

Although social expectations regarding the general improvement of the economy continue to show a favorable trend for the national government, especially due to the fall in the inflation rate, more and more people fear losing their jobs.

These data arise from an online survey conducted at the national level by Argentina thinks that from April 30 to May 4, It shows that 55% of those surveyed are afraid of unemployment and residents of AMBA (59%) are more worried about it.

It is also a businessmen’s guess what the majority of Argentines think. In fact, this was the first decision to emerge during the traditional annual CIPPEC dinner – which brought together more than 1,000 top leaders – as well as the exclusive Lao Lao Forum, in the presence of the owners of the country’s main companies.

Hence, there is agreement that the current administration can stabilize the economy. One of the negative consequences is the increase in unemployment.

According to the latest INDEC report, the unemployment rate reached 5.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, with 822 thousand people unemployed in the country. The system, measured in terms of population, has an economically active population of 14,340,000 people, of whom 13,518,000 are employed (employed) and 822,000 people are looking for work (They are unemployed).

For the first time since these studies began The main problem perceived by citizens is unemployment and inflation (29%) at the same level. They are followed by corruption (19%) and insecurity (15%).

For voters, the perceived issues differ significantly. Javier Mili’s voters (31%) and Patricia Bullrich (32%) are more concerned about corruption and Sergio Massa’s voters are more concerned about unemployment (46%).

The general picture of the survey favors President Javier MiliA majority of those surveyed tolerate the improved adjustment by the Casa Rosada and take over the government of the Frente de Todos. Due to economic problems.

Even among the sections most affected by the crisis, there is a certain social tolerance with the ruling party. In that sense, 3 in 10 people who say they can’t cope with life blame Alberto Fernandez’s government.z Due to the problems of the economy.

According to the survey, Half of the population makes ends meet and a third does not cover the monthly expenses. Females (38%) and 30-49 age group (37%) are the social groups.

Opinions are very divided on whether there is a meaningful limit to what society can do, and those who point it out have a small advantage Adjustment has a strategic feel (53%) against those who think the opposite (46%).

On the other hand, inflation expectations continue to improve. The percentage of people who say inflation will rise in the coming months has dropped 7 points to 24%. parallel, Those who think the price level will fall reach a record high with 52%.

Although the company admits it is suffering from the economic crisis, it is optimistic about La Casa Rosada’s ability to turn around the economic problems. Truly Confidence that their personal economic situation will improve reached a series high in May (33%).

In general, despite the “chainsaw plan”, the survey shows that the majority of society still supports the libertarian president in a similar proportion to the citizens’ vote during the November 17 poll.