We study the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing. For the period 1999–2012 we find little support for a significant offshoring reversal. We show that the share of domestic demand that is met by imports and the terms of trade show no signs of reversal, even in sectors dominated by imports...

The emerging market economies (EME) experienced financial distress during two recent periods, both linked to the prospect of the Federal Reserve starting to slow its asset purchases. This policy change was expected to reverse the capital flows directed to the EME. Despite this aggregate effect,...

In recent years, it is argued, the level of entrepreneurial activity in the United States has declined, causing concern because of its potential macroeconomic implications. In particular, it is feared that a lower rate of firm creation may be associated with lower productivity growth and, hence,...

Using evidence from Colombia, the authors study the relationship between firms' productivity and their export market participation decisions. Understanding the link between these two variables is critical for the study and design of policies aimed at achieving high and sustainable economic...

Using evidence from Colombia, the authors study the relationship between firms' productivity and their export market participation decisions. Understanding the link between these two variables is critical for the study and design of policies aimed at achieving high and sustainable economic...

En este documento presentamos medidas del tamaño de la cadena de producción industrial colombiana, la cual representa alrededor del 35% de la economía. Entre 1990 y 2000 esta cadena productiva dejó de crecer, pero desde el año 2000 ha crecido persistentemente y no ha perdido participación...

En este documento presentamos medidas del tamaño de la cadena de producción industrial colombiana, la cual representa alrededor del 35% de la economía. Entre 1990 y 2000 esta cadena productiva dejó de crecer, pero desde el año 2000 ha crecido persistentemente y no ha perdido participación...

This brief studies the effects that announcements about unconventional monetary policies (large-scale asset purchases, refinancing operations, and forward guidance) have on nominal exchange rates. To this end, the authors use high-frequency intra-daily data and look at the variations in...