Miguel Braun is an Argentine economist who briefly served as the Minister of Economy of Argentina in 2019. He is known for his work in both the public sector and the private financial industry.
Early life and education
- Born in 1969 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Earned a degree in economics from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA).
- Completed postgraduate studies in economics and public policy, including a master's program at Harvard University.
Career
Private sector
- Held leadership positions at several Argentine financial institutions, including roles as chief economist and senior analyst.
- Served as a senior executive at the Argentine investment firm Mercado de Capitales, where he was involved in securities market analysis and corporate finance.
Public sector
- Joined the Ministry of Economy in the early 2010s, initially as a senior advisor on macro‑economic policy.
- Appointed Secretary of Economic Planning, where he contributed to the development of fiscal and monetary strategies.
- On 19 September 2019, President Mauricio Macri named Braun as Minister of Economy, succeeding Hernán Lacunza. Braun held the portfolio until the end of the Macri administration on 10 December 2019.
Ministerial tenure
- Oversaw the implementation of economic measures aimed at stabilizing the Argentine peso and addressing inflationary pressures.
- Engaged in negotiations with international creditors and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding Argentina’s external debt structure.
- Faced criticism from opposition parties and some market analysts over the short‑term nature of policy adjustments made during his brief term.
Post‑ministerial activities
- Returned to the private sector, resuming advisory and consultancy work in macro‑economics and investment strategy.
- Frequently appears as a commentator on Argentine economic issues in national media outlets and academic forums.
References
- Official records of the Argentine Ministry of Economy (2019).
- Interviews and statements published in Argentine newspapers such as Clarín and La Nación during his tenure as minister.
- Academic profiles from the University of Buenos Aires and Harvard University alumni directories.
