This study examines a key question for territorial policy in Colombia: Does dividing the country into more departments make sense as a strategy to reduce poverty and foster local economic development? Throughout Colombian history, new departments have been created under…
Bonet-Morón, Jaime Alfredo
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Although Santander continues to rank among the departments with the highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Colombia, in recent years it has shown a relative lag in its economic and social performance. In light of these trends, the purpose of this document is to…
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Catatumbo is a region located in northeastern Colombia on the border with Venezuela, which has historically been the scene of waves of violence. In recent years, it has established itself as one of the areas with the largest coca cultivation in the country. This…
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Documentos de Trabajo sobre Economía Regional y Urbana - Fiscal Overview in Latin America, 2000-2022
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La Matuna is an area located in the heart of the historic center of Cartagena de Indias, between El Centro, San Diego and Getsemaní, which makes it an area of special interest for the city. Despite its location and some constructions that occurred at the end of…
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Fiscal rules, also known as fiscal responsibility norms, refer to restrictive measures of fiscal policy at either the national or subnational level, through which the sustainability of public finances is sought to be guaranteed. These rules can be quantitative (those…
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This paper studies the determinants of regional income inequalities (non-labor and labor) between 2010 and 2019 and how they changed due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
