In 2019 and 2020, Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) showed historically high profits, which amounted to 7.1…
Blog BanRep
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Wednesday the 25th of March, 2026
In each publication you will find easy-to-read articles related to the Colombian and global economy, and to the management of Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia).
Blog BanRep: Public Investment in Infrastructure: Biases and Procyclicality
The relationship between the management of public finances and the business cycle has been of great interest in economic research. Studies on the…
Blog BanRep: Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused an economic contraction and an increase in the unemployment rate unprecedented in Colombia’s history. At the time of…
Blog BanRep: Macroeconomic Results in 2024 and Outlook for 2025
As part of the accountability process required by law, the Board of Directors of Banco de la República (the Central Bank of…
Blog BanRep: New Evidence on the Impact of the Minimum Wage on Labor Informality
Labor regulation protects workers, but it also imposes costs on employers. There is evidence that such costs may cause informality and…
Blog BanRep: Persistence of Inequality in Colombian Education: A Historical Analysis
Education is the fundamental mechanism for accumulating human capital that allows social mobility across generations, overcoming poverty, and…
