The powerful speech delivered by H.E President Javier Milei of Argentina

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Speech at CPAC (VIDEO + ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT)​

February 24, 2024

The powerful speech delivered by H.E President Javier Milei of Argentina​

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TRANSCRIPT
"Long live freedom! [Applause] It seems that what was initially perceived as a neighborhood phenomenon has significantly expanded. First and foremost, I am deeply grateful for this invitation. Regarding today's conference and its impact, I previously spoke at Davos where I emphasized the danger the West faces due to the rise of socialist, statist ideas. Today, I will focus on the technical foundations that underpinned the political perspectives I shared at that conference. I will discuss how neoclassical economics and its view on market failures facilitate the progression of socialism, ultimately hindering economic growth and the fight against poverty.

The crux of this issue lies in a methodological conflict between theoretical models and real-world scenarios.

Generally, when a model fails to align with reality, we adjust or discard the model. However, in the neoclassical framework, when there's a discrepancy, they tend to blame 'reality' for causing 'market failures.'

This originates from studying the normative aspects of competitive equilibrium – existence, uniqueness, and stability.

The problem arises with normative analysis through Pareto analysis. Pareto optimality suggests that improving someone's situation without worsening another's is a Pareto improvement.

When these opportunities are exhausted, we reach a Pareto optimum, leading to the definition of 'market failures' – non-convexities, externalities, public goods, asymmetric information, and the Prisoners' Dilemma. All these definitions enable state intervention and the advancement of statist and socialist agendas.

To illustrate this, consider the transition from candles to light bulbs. If interventionists had their way, we'd still be using candles instead of enjoying modern lighting.

This is how socialism can negatively impact our lives. We need to move beyond the Pareto optimum and embrace progress.

The market is a process of social cooperation where property rights are exchanged voluntarily. Since exchanges are voluntary, the concept of 'market failures' becomes irrelevant.

The foundations of the market include private property and minimal state intervention. The price system, emerging from these exchanges, acts as an information transmitter and coordination mechanism.

Private property and free markets facilitate economic calculation, debunking the feasibility of socialism. Socialism lacks private property and market mechanisms, leading to inefficiency and distortion.

Competition, not in the neoclassical sense of perfect competition, but as free entry and exit, is crucial.

Adam Smith's concept of the division of labor and social cooperation underlines the inefficiency of socialist ideas. Smith showed how specialized labor significantly boosts productivity.

However, without demand, the division of labor can't be fully realized. Despite any personal differences, market participants must cooperate, promoting peace and undermining socialism.

Successful businessmen in a capitalist system benefit society by providing quality goods at better prices, creating jobs, and fostering progress. Entrepreneurs are the bedrock of prosperity.

Now, let's address the neoclassical dilemma within economic growth theory. Historical data shows that from the Christian era to 1800, GDP per capita was relatively constant.

However, from 1800 onwards, it increased over 15 times, and the global population grew from 800 million to 10 billion. This period also saw a dramatic decrease in extreme poverty, from 99% to 5%.

Neoclassical theory criticizes monopolies, yet this period of monopolistic structures brought immense well-being and poverty reduction.

The neoclassical analysis is flawed because it oversimplifies and fails to consider future impacts and the entire economy.
Monopolies, according to neoclassical theory, produce less and charge more.

However, monopolistic profits can spur consumption, production, and employment in other sectors. Saving these profits leads to investment and growth.

Even if a monopolist hoards wealth, it reduces the money supply, lowering prices and benefiting the population.
Interventions in the name of social justice, unlimited democracy, and populism often harm the economy.

Countries like Argentina, once among the world's richest, have fallen drastically due to excessive regulations and state interference.

Capitalism, contrary to accusations of hyper-individualism, is not only more productive but also fair. The market, as a discovery process, creates wealth during production. Those who discover or create new value rightfully own it

Discover the powerful message delivered by Milei as he urges the audience to hold onto their freedoms and resist the advance of socialism in a spirited speech in the US.​

Neoclassical Economics and Market Failures​

Neoclassical economics often highlights market failures, providing ammunition for the rise of socialism and hindering economic growth. The conflict between neoclassical models and real-world scenarios results in labeling reality as a market failure.

Pareto Optimality and Market Failures​

Pareto optimality, striving to not improve one without making another worse, is synonymous with market failures. These include non-convexities, externalities, and asymmetric information, paving the way for state intervention.

The Division of Labor and Social Cooperation​

Adam Smith's doctrine of increased productivity through the division of labor and the vital role of free trade in fostering peace and prosperity, and its impact on socialism, are brought to light in this section.

Entrepreneurs: The Foundation of Prosperity​

The significance of entrepreneurs in driving prosperity and the neoclassical dilemma within the theory of economic growth, backed by empirical evidence, takes a closer look in this segment.

Mathematical Structure, General Equilibrium, and Pareto Optimum Analysis​

A deeper understanding of the mathematical underpinnings, general equilibrium, and its impact on economic growth are articulated, shedding light on its implications on the overall market dynamics.

Regulations, Corruption, and Argentina's Economic System​

The flawed traditional analysis of monopoly regulation, the role of profits in driving economic growth, and the adverse effects of regulations and corruption on the Argentine economic system are meticulously examined.

Fighting Corruption and Socialism​

Unveiling the perils of corruption and socialism in Argentina, this section delves into the threats they pose and the proposed measures to foster freedom and competitive market structures while eradicating corruption.

Value Creation and the Market as a Discovery Process​

The concept of the market as a discovery process and the creation of value through production, justifying its appropriation by the discoverer, are elaborated upon, highlighting the productive and fair nature of the system.

Population Growth and Resource Scarcity​

Dispelling the myth associating population growth with resource scarcity, this section emphasizes the need to focus on colonizing other planets rather than controlling population as a solution to resource scarcity.

Milei's Persuasive Speech on Defending Freedom​

Milei's passionate speech advocating the defense of individual freedoms and resistance against the encroachment of socialism resonates as the spirit of his invigorating message is conveyed.

Conclusion:​

Milei's compelling discourse in the US serves as a clarion call to safeguard individual freedoms, resist the lure of socialism, and embrace measures that foster economic growth and prosperity.

 

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22 February 2024

Tanzania kudhibiti wafanyabiashara wa sukari​

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BASHE ATOA KAULI NZITO SAKATA la SUKARI - ''WAFANYABIASHARA 28 TUMEWAKAMATA - TUMESHAWABEBA SANA''...

Waziri wa Kilimo Tanzania Hussein Bashe amesema wameazimia kukomesha uwepo wa walanguzi ambao, kwa miaka mingi wametawala soko la sukari. Video.

Serikali ya Tanzania imesema itaifungua biashara ya sukari kwa lengo la kuongeza ushindani na kuondoa wafanyabiashara wachache wenye mazoea ya kuhodhi bidhaa hiyo.

Hatua inakuja wakati serikali ya nchi hiyo inatarajia kuwafikisha mahakamani wafanyabiashara 84 kwa tuhuma za ulanguzi wa sukari wa bidhaa hiyo ambayo imekuwa adimu nchini Tanzania.

Waziri wa Kilimo wa nchi hiyo Hussein Bashe amesema wameazimia kukomesha uwepo wa watu wa namna hiyo ambao, kwa miaka mingi wametawala soko la Sukari.

"Kuna baadhi ya wauzaji wamekuwa na tabia ya kuficha bidhaa hiyo ili kuongeza bei, atanunua kwa shilingi 2,800 na kuwauzia watu kwa shilingi 4,000 kwa kilo," amesema Bashe, wakati akijibu maswali ya wanahabari katika Ikulu ya Tanzania, mjini Dar es Salaam.

Kulingana na waziri Bashe, wafanyabiashara 84 wameshakamatwa katika operesheni maalumu inayolenga kuwaondoa watu wenye tabia ya kuhodhi bidhaa hiyo.

Katika hatua nyingine, waziri Bashe amesema Tanzania itaendelea kuagiza Sukari kutoka nje ya nchi mpaka mwisho wa mwaka 2024.

Waziri huyo amebainisha kuwa Tanzania ina mpango wa kuagiza zaidi ya ya tani 300,000 kupitia Wakala wa Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Chakula (NFRA).

"Kama sio mabadiliko ya tabia nchi, Tanzania isingekuwa inapitia changamoto hii," amesema.

Hata hivyo, waziri Bashe aliwahakikishia Watanzania kuwa hali ya upatikanaji wa sukari itatengemaa wakati wa mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhan.

Tanzania ina jumla ya viwanda saba vya sukari, vikubwa kati ya hivyo ni Kilombero, ambayo kwa siku inazalisha tani 700 za sukari, hata hivyo kiwango kimeshuka hadi 250, TPC kwa siku tani 450 lakini kwa sasa kimesimamisha uzalishaji kutoka na hitilafu za mashine, huku Kagera Sugar ikiwa na uwezo wa kuzalisha tani 500 kwa siku, lakini sasa inazalisha wastani wa tani 200 hadi 300. Viwanda vyengine ni Mtibwa na Bagamoyo, ambapo kwa mujibu wa serikali, kutokana na mvua kubwa za el Niño zinazoendelea

 

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Hotuba ya Rais Javier Milei wa Argentina

Uhuru uishi kwa muda mrefu! [Makofi] Inaonekana kwamba kile kilichochukuliwa kuwa jambo la ujirani kimepanuka sana. Kwanza kabisa, nashukuru sana kwa mwaliko huu. Kuhusu mkutano wa leo na athari zake, hapo awali nilizungumza huko Davos ambapo nilisisitiza. hatari ambayo nchi za Magharibi inakabiliana nazo kutokana na kuongezeka kwa mawazo ya kijamaa, nguzo za kiuchumi kushikiliwa na serikali. Leo, nitaangazia misingi ya kiufundi ambayo ilisimamia mitazamo ya kisiasa niliyoshiriki katika mkutano huo.

Nitajadili jinsi uchumi wa mamboleo na mtazamo wake juu ya kufeli kwa soko unavyowezesha mawaza ya kiujamaa, hatimaye kukwamisha ukuaji wa uchumi na mapambano dhidi ya umaskini.


Kiini cha suala hili kiko katika mgongano wa kimbinu kati ya modeli ya mawazo ya kinadharia na matukio yanayotokea ulimwengu katika uhalisia.

Kwa ujumla, modeli inaposhindwa kuendana na hali halisi, tunarekebisha au kutupa kielelezo cha modeli. Hata hivyo, katika mfumo wa uchumi mamboleo, kunapokuwa na tofauti, huwa wanalaumu 'ukweli' kwa kusababisha 'kufeli kwa soko.'

Hii inatokana na kukaririshwa somo la uchumi tulilosoma vyuoni kuhusu mizania ya vipengele vya kawaida vya usawa wa ushindani - uwepo bidhaa , upekee wa bidhaa , na kila kitu kuwa sawa yaani utulivu.

Tatizo linatokea kwa uchambuzi wa kawaida kupitia uchambuzi wa fomula ya Pareto. Kwamba Ubora wa formula ya mizania ya Pareto unapendekeza kuwa kuboresha hali ya mtu bila kuzidisha hali ya mwingine ni uboreshaji wa Pareto.

Fursa hizi zinapoisha, tunafikia kiwango bora cha Pareto, na hivyo kusababisha ufafanuzi wa 'kufeli kwa soko' - ushirika usio leta mabadiliko, athari za kutoka nje, bidhaa za umma, tofauti za taarifa , na ile hali inayoitwa Wafungwa kulaumiana kwa sababu ya kutopeana ushirikiano. Fasiri hizi zote huwezesha ushawishi wa uingiliaji kati wa serikali na kuendekeza ajenda za serikali kushika nguzo za kiuchumi na ujamaa


Ili kufafanua hili kwa lugha nyepesi , fikiria enzi za mpito karne ya miaka ya 1800 kutoka kutumia mishumaa hadi balbu za taa ya umeme ili tupate mwanga. Ikiwa serikali husika miaka hiyo wangefuata njia ya kuingilia kati kuokoa viwanda vya uzalishaji mishumaa kufilisika pia ajira kupotea, basi leo hii mwaka 2024 bado tungekuwa tunatumia mishumaa badala ya kufurahia mwanga wa kisasa wa balbu za umeme.

Hivi ndivyo ujamaa unavyoweza kuathiri maisha yetu. Tunahitaji kusonga mbele zaidi ya kiwango bora cha Pareto kinachoamini katika mizania ya usawa, na kukumbatia maendeleo.

Soko liangaliwe kama ni mchakato wa ushirikiano wa kijamii ambapo haki za mali hubadilishwa kwa hiari. Kwa kuwa ubadilishanaji ni wa hiari, dhana ya 'kushindwa kwa soko' / market failrure inakuwa haina maana.

Misingi ya soko ni pamoja na mali ya kibinafsi na uingiliaji mdogo wa serikali. Mfumo wa bei, unaotokana na ubadilishanaji huu, hufanya kazi kama kisambaza habari na utaratibu wa kuratibu.

Mali ya kibinafsi na soko huria hurahisisha hesabu za kiuchumi, kufichua uwezekano wa ujamaa. Ujamaa unakosa mali binafsi na taratibu za soko, hivyo kusababisha uzembe na upotoshaji.

Ushindani, si kwa maana ya kisasa ya ushindani kamili, lakini kama kuingia na kutoka bila malipo, ni muhimu.

Dhana ya mchumi nguli Adam Smith ya mgawanyo wa kazi na ushirikiano wa kijamii inasisitiza kutofaulu kwa mawazo ya ujamaa. Smith alionyesha jinsi kazi maalum huongeza tija kwa kiasi kikubwa.

Hata hivyo, bila mahitaji, mgawanyiko wa kazi hauwezi kutekelezwa kikamilifu. Licha ya tofauti zozote za kibinafsi, washiriki wa soko lazima washirikiane, kukuza amani na kudhoofisha ujamaa.

Wafanyabiashara waliofaulu katika mfumo wa kibepari hunufaisha jamii kwa kutoa bidhaa bora kwa bei bora, kuunda nafasi za kazi, na kukuza maendeleo. Wajasiriamali ndio nguzo ya mafanikio.

Walakini, kuanzia miaka ya 1800 na kuendelea, iliongezeka zaidi ya mara 15, na idadi ya watu ulimwenguni iliongezeka kutoka milioni 800 hadi bilioni 10. Kipindi hiki pia kilishuhudia kupungua kwa umaskini uliokithiri, kutoka 99% hadi 5%.

Nadharia ya za kiuchumi mamboleo yaani Neoclassical inakosoa ukiritimba, lakini kipindi hiki cha miundo ya ukiritimba kilileta ustawi mkubwa na kupunguza umaskini.

Uchambuzi wa wana uchumi mamboleo una dosari kwa sababu hurahisisha kupita kiasi na kushindwa kuzingatia athari za siku zijazo na uchumi mzima.
Ukiritimba, kulingana na nadharia ya neoclassical, huzalisha kidogo na malipo zaidi.

Walakini, faida ya ukiritimba inaweza kuchochea matumizi, uzalishaji, na ajira katika sekta zingine. Kuokoa faida hizi husababisha uwekezaji na ukuaji.

Hata kama ukiritimba anajilimbikizia mali, hupunguza usambazaji wa pesa, kupunguza bei na kunufaisha idadi ya watu.
Uingiliaji kati wa serikali kwa jina la haki ya kijamii, demokrasia isiyo na kikomo, na kujitafutia umaarufu yaani populism mara nyingi hudhuru uchumi.

Nchi kama vile Argentina, zilizowahi kuwa miongoni mwa nchi tajiri zaidi duniani, zimeanguka kwa kiasi kikubwa kutokana na miongozo/ kanuni nyingi na kuingiliwa na serikali.

Ubepari, kinyume na shutuma za ubinafsi wa kupindukia, sio tu kwamba una tija zaidi bali pia ni wa haki. Soko, kama mchakato wa ugunduzi, hutengeneza utajiri wakati wa uzalishaji. Wale wanaogundua au kuunda thamani mpya wanaimiliki kwa njia halali