Abstract

ROA MARTINEZ, María Gertrudis. Uses of Remittances from Spain in the Colombian Pacific Region. CS [online]. 2011, n.7, pp.45-81. ISSN 2011-0324.  https://doi.org/10.18046/recs.i7.1038.

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.

Keywords : Remittances; Transnational Households; Remitents; Household's Consumption; Savings.

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