Economic path of turbulent nation scrutinized by voters in closely watched Argentina’s open primary: Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

Argentina is holding an open primary election that will gauge the country’s appetite for change after eight years under the rule of outgoing President Cristina Fernandez. The election will reveal if the public supports the policies of Fernandez, who imposed heavy state control on the economy and spent generously on welfare during her time. The frontrunner…