Among the sources of external financing of the Colombian economy, in addition to foreign direct investment (FDI), the country also receives other…
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Blog BanRep: The Paris Agreement and its Effects on Commercial Credit to Fossil Fuel Firms
In 2015, Colombia signed the Paris Agreement, thus committing to reduce the exploration, exploitation, and consumption of fossil fuels such as…
Blog BanRep: Labor Demand Responses to Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes are a key tool for financing public goods and benefits for workers. However, they may also increase labor costs for formal employers…
Blog BanRep: Foreign Direct Investment in Non-Mining and Non-Oil Sectors
Foreign direct investment (FDI) not only plays a very important role as a source of external financing, but also allows for technology transfer,…
Blog BanRep: A look back at Inflation Management in the Centennial of Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia)
On 23 July 2023, Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) celebrated its 100th anniversary, having been…
Blog BanRep: Determinants of Post-Pandemic Inflation Outbreak
The COVID-19 pandemic led inflation in Colombia to fall below the 3.0% target, reaching its lowest level in history of 1.51% in March 2021.…
