Based on the findings of a two month visit to Argentina by a World Bank Mission in November/December of 1988, this report summarizes current economic, education, and social policies in Argentina. The four major areas targeted are the social sectors, education, health care, and housing. The analysis identifies critical problems in the organization of and approach to education, health and public housing and why previous reform efforts were impeded. Suggestions are made for change and improvement in the efficiency of the social sectors and recommendations are made for addressing the problems of primary and secondary education as well as vocational and higher education. Sixty-six statistical data charts on population, the economy, employment, and a map of Argentina are provided. (NL)