Some Considerations about the Structure of Economics Curriculums in Colombia

Abstract

This paper presents some peculiarities about economics undergraduate programs in Colombiawith a quantitative analysis of a selected sample according to two aspects, regionand student’s performance in a test of economics knowledge. The analysis shows convergencein curricular structures of Economics programs, with small regional differences.This standardization of curricula may suggest the existence of a leader-follower strategyin economics programs. Some programs tend to imitate standardization of nationalleading programs to provide modern, prestigious, flexible and comprehensive curricularegardless their own particular specificities and features.