Publications

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Latest publications on Demography

Colombia | Who are the 50 million that live in Colombia?

February 14, 2020

We are already 50 million. On Wednesday of this week we have achieved that milestone which don't say much itselft but it do give us the opportunity to take a look to see who we are.

Colombia | Colombian consumer profile

April 29, 2019

A profile of the Colombian consumer was created by analyzing different variables that determine their consumption decisions, such as: age, sex, income, household size, source of income, form and place of payment, purchasing power and consumption habits.

Pensions, employment and contributivity

November 14, 2018

Distributive pension systems such as Spain’s are based on an implied inter-generational contract between workers and pensioners. A contract which in addition to being sustainable in the long term and providing adequate pensions, must also be balanced and efficient. Without sustainability, adequacy cannot be assured.

U.S. | Presidential Election Chartbook

March 2, 2016

Despite early success, Trump needs to sustain momentum in order to avoid a brokered convention. Rubio or Cruz present best chance for a Republican victory against Clinton. Current economic and market-based indicators suggest Democratic win in national election.

U.S. | Three drivers of the U.S. demographic makeover

April 20, 2015

Unprecedented challenges to economic growth from slower population growth and increased life expectancy. Demographic paradigm creating a tradeoff between lower overall growth and policy intervention. Diversity playing a greater role in policymaking, business decisions and output

Chile: Labor market radiography

August 6, 2014

Signs of cyclical weakness in some dimensions are very clear, in other somewhat less

Ahorro Voluntario a Largo Plazo en Colombia

July 14, 2014

En Colombia sólo un porcentaje muy pequeño de la población económicamente activa tiene pensiones voluntarias o seguro para la vejez. El ahorro voluntario a largo plazo cobrará cada vez mayor importancia, de cara a las tendencias demográficas globales

Tendencias globales y cobre

March 11, 2011

Perspectivas de crecimiento; Desafíos demográficos; Energía y recursos escasean.

Demografía, Mercado de Trabajo y Tecnología: Patrón de crecimiento de Cataluña, 1978-2018

April 19, 2010

Este documento explora el patrón de crecimiento potencial, o de equilibrio a largo plazo, de la economía catalana durante los últimos 30 años con el doble objetivo de identificar las fuentes subyacentes de tal crecimiento así como de sus perspectivas a medio plazo.

Convergencia real y envejecimiento: Retos y propuestas

March 29, 2009

En el presente trabajo se examinan las reformas necesarias en 3 ámbitos que consideramos cruciales: educación, mercados de trabajo y de bienes y servicios, y sistema de pensiones.

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