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The IDB has more than 30 researchers producing working papers on economic and social topics. Many of these documents constitute background research for the IDB’s flagship publication "Development in the Americas" prepared by the Research Department. In addition, the IDB also finances and mentors studies conducted by other institutions in order to build knowledge and research capacity. The Bank supports two organizations: the Institute for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean, also known as INTAL; and the Inter-American Institute for Economic and Social Development, or INDES.
China’s impact on Latin American business cycles
The emergence of China as a global player has changed the dynamics of business cycles in Latin America. The study shows that the long-term impact of a China GDP shock on the typical Latin American economy has increased by three times since the mid-1990s, while the long-term impact of a US GDP shock has decreased.
September 2011
Brazil’s housing finance market
This study looks into the recent evolution of the Brazilian housing finance market, analyzing the institutional and economic improvements as well as the effect of the higher level of housing loans imposed by the government on financial institutions.
September 2011
Impact of internet banking on SME performance
This empirical study conducted in Costa Rica suggests that micro and small firms face important barriers to integrating Internet services into their operational strategies. This might limit internet banking use, banking services access, and their growth potential.
August 2011
