"Trade opennes" is a currently topic since the last five years, but Do we really know what's talk about? 

Colombia is a beautiful country with an emerging economy. Specialists* say that we have a lot of changes to be an economical powerful nation, because Colombia has resources that other countries haven't. But they also say that we are not ready for an economical openness, so we can think, Are we doing right with the free trades in Colombia?

• One of the reasons for doubt of the competitive of Colombia in front of the FTA (Free Trade Agreements) is for the few and not good-enough infrastructure specially the highways. We all know that the road network in Colombia is backward to our time, even when the government is implementing much of the national budget for it. But here is where we see the other great problem of Colombia:  Corruption!

One of the things that slows the economic development in Colombia is the Corruption, I like to say that Colombia is a very rich country in which steal, and even like that is a lot of money. That make me thing... What if all the money was spent on what should be? Maybe right now we could be an Economical powerful nation, and maybe the trade openness would be good for us, without unemployment, poverty and shortage. 

• On the other hand, the fact that Colombia is a country rich in natural resources made it an excellent country for the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) the which one generate jobs, and a capital stream that increase the GNP (Gross National Product) improving the economy. 

As we can see, there are more negative than positive causes so I can say that if in Colombia corruption ends we can be prepare to the trade openness but if we continue like this, we will ends in a total misery, and not especially for the fact that we aren't ready, just because our "Government" is not enough for us.




*Giovani, Cardona. "Colombia: apertura comercial de un país que se desindustrializa.." 13 Jun 2013. Lecture.

Why a Business Cake?

When I was a child, like all the children of my age, I dreamed about my future, and I have to accept that I loved candies, especially cakes. I remember that I liked so much birthday parties, but not just for dancing or meeting family and friends.  For a birthday cake! Of course I'm talking the moment of my life when I was around 13 years old. 
And about my future, I always loved Mathematics....I know that sounds rare but is true, I love numbers! 

But when I was in High School  I used to think that probably I would like to be a criminalist or a forensic medical (Nothing to see with my current major) and I think that it made me happy to think about me in that field, I mean... I liked that, and I had a "strong stomach" for disgusting  things, so I told to my parents....

To my surprise they said that my choice wasn't a good idea. Later I started to think about the things that they had told me and I concluded,  they were right....as always!
First of all, they talked to me about the majors that I should consider because they might be the successful professions in the future.  Secondly, they insisted on the special talents I have and that I shouldn't waste them...
I kept these ideas in my mind for a long time and finally I decided on International business, But Why?
Because I see my major like a three milk cake with numbers, languages and business the principal ingredients, and a delicious but uncertain cream cover: Traveling! It was perfect for me. And now that I'm in fourth semester I cant say that is sweeter than what I used to think.