Analysis of the Economic Impact of Peace

This article conducts a documentary analysis of the economic impact of peace in countries that have experienced prolonged internal armed conflicts, taking South Africa, Northern Ireland and Colombia as case studies. By examining keyexamining key macroeconomic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), GDP per capita and the Human Development Index (HDI), it identifies the changes that occurred before and after the signing of peace agreements in each country. The study shows that peace consolidation generates favorable conditions for economic growth and human development, although the degree of impact varies according to the institutional, political and social context of each nation.

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Edwin De la Paz Padilla, Professor Universidad del Atlántico Colombia.