This year, coinciding with the celebration of its 100th anniversary, Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia)…
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Blog BanRep: Did the Pandemic accelerate the Automation Process in Colombia?
The health crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic compelled the implementation of measures to curb the spread of the disease. These measures…
Blog BanRep: Portfolio Capital Flows in Colombia
Among the sources of external financing of the Colombian economy, in addition to foreign direct investment (FDI), the country also receives other…
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,…
