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Economy of La Rioja


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The economy of the entire province is historically tied to cattle farming and agriculture, as well as wine production. But the beginning of the 1970s brought to the city an industrialisation thrust that makes La Rioja today an important centre in Argentina's pharmacological industry.

The majority of La Rioja's working class find employment in construction, however, La Rioja's economy is also fuelled by tourism hosting trips to scenic locations such as Chilecito and Talampaya National Park. The summer harvest, or "La Cosecha," is also a large employer. During la cosecha, many Riojanos find work in nearby green olive plantations, vineyards, and cotton fields, as well as the factories that bottle and distribute these products. La Rioja is also home to The Argentine National University of La Rioja, the university has brought students and professors to the city for work and study since its establishment in the 1970s
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