Rethinking the revolution.

The article examines the economic policy of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aimed at rescuing the country's economy. Topics discussed include economic problems facing Venezuela which includes inflation, food and medicine shortages, and exodus of people to neighbouring countries, reason Maduro abolished the state-controlled exchange rate for the bolivar, and promises made by Maduro, which includes cutting the deficit to zero, speeding up tax collection, and increasing the price of petrol.