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This pattern has historical precedents, as seen in Argentina, where government-imposed export taxes on beef—attempted to keep prices affordable domestically—backfired. The outcome was reduced production levels, resulting in a scarcity that again drove up prices. This illustrates a critical point: economic interventions seldom produce straightforward fixes; they often complicate matters more.
The Real Culprit: Overregulation
Perpetuating the idea that prohibiting foreign investment can solve domestic problems overlooks the fact that government intervention commonly intensifies economic challenges. Policymakers must understand that the issues are not rooted in foreign buyers but in overregulation and restrictive development policies.