The climate of Argentina is a complex subject: the vast size of the country and considerable variation in altitude make for a wide range of climate types. Argentina has four seasons: winter (June–August), spring (September–November), summer (December–February) and autumn (March–May), all featuring different weather conditions. Summers are the warmest and wettest season in most of the country except in most of Patagonia where it is the driest season. Winters are normally mild in the north, cool in the center and cold in the southern parts with the latter experiencing frequent frost and snow. Because southern parts of the country are moderated by the surrounding oceans, the cold is less intense and prolonged than areas at comparable latitudes in the northern hemisphere. Spring and autumn are transition seasons that generally feature mild weather. The economic history of Argentina is one of the most studied, owing to the “Argentine paradox“, its unique condition as a country that had achieved advanced development in the early 20th century but experienced a reversal, which inspired an enormous wealth of literature and diverse analysis on the causes of this decline. [1] Argentina possesses definite comparative advantages in agriculture, as the country is endowed with a vast amount of highly fertile land. [2] Between 1860 and 1930, exploitation of the rich land of the pampas strongly pushed economic growth. [3] During the first three decades of the 20th century, Argentina outgrew Canada and Australia in population, total income, and per capita income. [3] By 1913, Argentina was the world’s 10th wealthiest nation per capita. [4]