In 2008, the macroeconomic context in Colombia worsened significantly over the previous year: the economy grew at a rate of 2,5%, registering a strong deceleration of GDP compared with 2007 (7,5%); the inflation rate increased to 7,7%, and there was an important deterioration of some labor...

The Colombian Economy grew 7,5% in 2007, the highest growth rate since the 1970's. The traditional productive sectors and the great expansion of domestic aggregate demand have been the main sources of growth. However, the major inflationary pressures along the year led to the unfulfillment of...

This paper presents an analysis of coyuntural and macroeconomic Colombian policy for 2006, and the perspectives on the performance of the economy in 2007. The study highlights the good behavior of the national economy and it presents some elements that justify it; this good behavior is reflected...