Uses of Remittances from Spain in the Colombian Pacific Region

Authors

  • María Gertrudis Roa-Martínez Universidad del Valle

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18046/recs.i7.1038

Keywords:

Remittances, Transnational Households, Remitents, Household’s Consumption, Savings

Abstract

Using a quantitative method, this article explores the uses of remittances by Colombian
households that had experienced immigration in the Pacific region. We will describe the
main socio-demographic characteristics of remitters and the households beneficiaries (especially
the beneficiary who receives the money order) and the distribution of household
expenditure.

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Published

2011-01-16

How to Cite

Roa-Martínez, M. G. (2011). Uses of Remittances from Spain in the Colombian Pacific Region. Revista CS, (7), 45-80. https://doi.org/10.18046/recs.i7.1038