Salario mínimo y riesgo macroeconómico

TL;DR

Colombia's GDP growth is around 1%, significantly below its potential, while labor productivity shows marginal or negative variations.
The business structure is dominated by microenterprises with low margins, impacting their ability to absorb wage increases.
A minimum wage increase above productivity growth acts as a barrier to formal employment, especially for low-skilled workers.
Sectors reliant on labor will likely adjust prices, leading to inflationary pressure.
Pensioners receiving the minimum wage benefit directly, but others may see reduced purchasing power due to rising costs.
The wage hike will automatically increase public spending on pensions, transfers, and state payroll.

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