Argentina should avoid dollarization as it can trap the country in Ecuador-like economic morass, one economist says

Argentina should avoid dollarizing its currency and learn from Ecuador's experience, as it could lead to a prolonged period of economic weakness, according to economist Robin Brooks.

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