The Dynamics of the Colombian Civil Conflict: A New Data Set

38 Pages Posted: 18 Dec 2003

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Jorge A Restrepo

Universidad Javeriana

Michael Spagat

University of London - Department of Economics; Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)

Juan F. Vargas

University of London, Royal Holloway College - Department of Economics

Date Written: November 2003

Abstract

We present a detailed, high-frequency dataset on the civil conflict in Colombia during the period 1988-2002. We briefly introduce the Colombian case and the methodological issues that hinder data collection in civil wars, before presenting the pattern over time of conflict actions and intensity for all sides involved in the confrontation. We also describe the pattern of victimization by group and the victimization of civilians out of combat.

Keywords: Conflict, Colombia, paramilitaries, human rights, atrocities

JEL Classification: D74

Suggested Citation

Restrepo, Jorge Alberto and Spagat, Michael and Vargas, Juan F., The Dynamics of the Colombian Civil Conflict: A New Data Set (November 2003). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=480247

Jorge Alberto Restrepo

Universidad Javeriana ( email )

Carrera 7 No. 40-62
Bogotá
Colombia

Michael Spagat (Contact Author)

University of London - Department of Economics ( email )

Royal Holloway College
Egham
Surrey, Surrey TW20 0EX
United Kingdom
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Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)

London
United Kingdom

Juan F. Vargas

University of London, Royal Holloway College - Department of Economics ( email )

Royal Holloway College
Egham
Surrey, Surrey TW20 0EX
United Kingdom

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