Adolfo Meisel
Biographic Data
| ID | 3904225 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Adolfo Meisel |
| GIVEN NAMES | Adolfo |
| FAMILY NAME | Meisel |
| SIGNATURE | MEISEL A |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The epidemiological transition in Macondo, 1918–1998
In Colombia, there has been very little discussion about the epidemiological transition in the 20 th century, therefore, there are few empirical studies, and this mainly focus on the second half of the 20 th century, and on the factors associated with improvements in mortality indicators. In this paper, we define three stages of the epidemiological transition in the country during the period 1918–1998, with special emphasis on changes in mortalit…
On the Nature and Endings of Latin America's Industrial Policies: Interview with Robert Kaufman and Adolfo Meisel
No Reversal of Fortune in the Long Run: Geography and Spatial Persistence of Prosperity in Colombia, 1500-2005
This paper examines the non-reversal of fortune thesis proposed by Acemoglu et al. (2002) in the light of the Colombian experience over the last 500 years. Using a total of fourteen national population censuses and the record of tributary Indians in 1559, it is found that the population density of Colombian regions presented a high degree of persistence through time. Thus, the evidence indicates that those places that were prosperous circa 1500 r…
Anthropometric measurements by ethnicity in Colombia, 1965–1990
A historical analysis of central bank independence in Latin America: The Colombian experience, 1923-2008
This paper explores the relationship between central bank independence and inflation in Latin America, using the experience of Colombia (1923-2008) as a case study. Since its creation, in 1923, Colombia’s central bank has undergone several reforms that have changed its objectives and degree of independence. Between 1923 and 1951, it was private and independent, with a legal commitment to price stability. In 1962, monetary responsibilities were di…
The biological standard of living (and its convergence) in Colombia, 1870–2003
On the Nature and Endings of Latin America's Industrial Policies: Interview with Robert Kaufman and Adolfo Meisel
No Reversal of Fortune in the Long Run: Geography and Spatial Persistence of Prosperity in Colombia, 1500-2005
This paper examines the non-reversal of fortune thesis proposed by Acemoglu et al. (2002) in the light of the Colombian experience over the last 500 years. Using a total of fourteen national population censuses and the record of tributary Indians in 1559, it is found that the population density of Colombian regions presented a high degree of persistence through time. Thus, the evidence indicates that those places that were prosperous circa 1500 r…
A historical analysis of central bank independence in Latin America: The Colombian experience, 1923-2008
This paper explores the relationship between central bank independence and inflation in Latin America, using the experience of Colombia (1923-2008) as a case study. Since its creation, in 1923, Colombia’s central bank has undergone several reforms that have changed its objectives and degree of independence. Between 1923 and 1951, it was private and independent, with a legal commitment to price stability. In 1962, monetary responsibilities were di…
The biological standard of living (and its convergence) in Colombia, 1870–2003
A historical analysis of central bank independence in Latin America: The Colombian experience, 1923-2008
This paper explores the relationship between central bank independence and inflation in Latin America, using the experience of Colombia (1923-2008) as a case study. Since its creation, in 1923, Colombia’s central bank has undergone several reforms that have changed its objectives and degree of independence. Between 1923 and 1951, it was private and independent, with a legal commitment to price stability. In 1962, monetary responsibilities were di…
Anthropometric measurements by ethnicity in Colombia, 1965–1990
No Reversal of Fortune in the Long Run: Geography and Spatial Persistence of Prosperity in Colombia, 1500-2005
This paper examines the non-reversal of fortune thesis proposed by Acemoglu et al. (2002) in the light of the Colombian experience over the last 500 years. Using a total of fourteen national population censuses and the record of tributary Indians in 1559, it is found that the population density of Colombian regions presented a high degree of persistence through time. Thus, the evidence indicates that those places that were prosperous circa 1500 r…
On the Nature and Endings of Latin America's Industrial Policies: Interview with Robert Kaufman and Adolfo Meisel
The epidemiological transition in Macondo, 1918–1998
In Colombia, there has been very little discussion about the epidemiological transition in the 20 th century, therefore, there are few empirical studies, and this mainly focus on the second half of the 20 th century, and on the factors associated with improvements in mortality indicators. In this paper, we define three stages of the epidemiological transition in the country during the period 1918–1998, with special emphasis on changes in mortalit…
Demography (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Economic Theory and Policy (2 works) · Historical Economic and Social Studies (2 works) · Latin Americans (2 works)