Author: Matthew Helm

How to make Colombians richer? Drop the minimum wage

Posted by Matthew Helm | Nov 15, 2010 | Guests

At COP515,000 pesos per month or roughly $278, the Colombian minimum wage is the second highest in all of Latin America in terms of GDP per capita. At first glance, a high minimum wage may seem like a good thing, and many might...

US midterm elections, the Colombia FTA and coca farming

Posted by Matthew Helm | Nov 8, 2010 | Guests

As well as their huge political implications for the U.S., last week’s midterm elections could have significant economic and social implications for Colombia. As the Republican Party swept the House of Representatives, winning a...

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