In this study we use data on the productive structure of Mexican states to compute a measure of economic complexity for each, as well as for each economic activity conducted there. The results show that the states differ in terms of the economic activities in which they specialize and,...

In this study we use data on the productive structure of Mexican states to compute a measure of economic complexity for each, as well as for each economic activity conducted there. The results show that the states differ in terms of the economic activities in which they specialize and,...

The economic slowdown experienced in Colombia since 1980 is explained by the structural stagnation of the national economy and the escalation of violence associated with the expansion of drug trafficking. The available data do not reject this hypothesis. The article sustains that...

Spanish Abstract: Parece haber consenso alrededor de los dividendos de la paz en términos del impacto de ésta en el PIB: la tasa de crecimiento de la economía saltará entre 1 y 2 puntos porcentuales, por siempre. En este ensayo argumento que de haber efectos en la actividad económica...

Spanish Abstract: El conflicto interno en Colombia ha afectado la acumulación de capital humano, las decisiones de ahorro e inversión y la asignación sectorial y geográfica de los factores de producción. Varios autores han cuantificado los potenciales efectos de un acuerdo de paz sobre el...