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World Service,17 Aug 2001,15 mins

Argentina's Economic Collapse

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Poverty, destitution and barter: the human cost of Argentina's economic collapse. Sue Branford, BBC World Service, discusses the decline of the middle class and changing atmosphere. Also in the programme: St. Helena prepares to celebrate its 500th anniversary and Norway's Royal Guard promotes a King Penguin. Presenter: Dee Palmer.

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