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BanRep Blog: Situation and Outlook of the Colombian Economy

Whenever the monetary authority meets to make interest rate decisions, two key questions need to be answered: Where is the economy at?…

BanRep Blog: Macroeconomic Risks of Modifying the General Participation System

A Constitutional Reform Bill is currently under consideration in the Congress of Colombia that would substantially increase the percentage of the…

BanRep Blog: Central Bank Transparency and the Case of Colombia

Central bank transparency refers to the clear and open communication of key information to the public by monetary policymakers. This includes the…

BanRep Blog: Bank Reserves and Liquidity Risk Management

Bank reserves are an economic policy instrument traditionally overseen by central banks that requires banks and other credit institutions to…

BanRep Blog: Recent Evolution of Remittance Inflows to Colombia

In recent years, remittance inflows from workers to Colombia have been increasing at rates that exceed the figures for economic activity growth.…

BanRep Blog: Housing Prices and International Remittances in Colombia

A recent research paper, authored by Jair Ojeda…