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Once the U.S. economy started to head south a few years ago, many longtime employees were shocked to find themselves out of work (as corporations trimmed down or went entirely out-of-business). As a result, the work force environment began to completely transform in ways that weren't immediately clear at the time. Many individuals that experienced unemployment or underemployed discovered that working for themselves, as an independent contractor, might be a way to sidestep a depressed job market....

Outside of South America, Argentina is probably known more as the birthplace of the Tango and the romanticized icon Evita Peron. In terms of the country's impact on global affairs, Argentina is also known by historians as an ally to Germany and Italy during World War II - having harbored a number of war criminals - yet in recent years the country has maintained friendly terms with the United States and South American nations once considered political and economic rivals. Trade agreements with South American neighbors have helped Argentina grow as an important agricultural trade partner....