Planning scenarios for popular economy based on commerce in public space

Cristian Hernández Gil () and Diana Ali García Capdevilla ()
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Cristian Hernández Gil: Universidad de la Amazonia
Diana Ali García Capdevilla: Universidad de la Amazonia

Revista Tendencias, 2025, vol. 26, issue 1, 115-141

Abstract: Introduction: This article comprises the analysis of popular economy in public spaces, based on scenario planning, approaching it from a foresight perspective. Objective: The study aims to analyze the possible scenarios of popular economy derived from commerce in public spaces in a city of the Caquetá department (Colombia). Methodology: A mixed-design, descriptive-type investigation was carried out using the SEARCH method to achieve this. Results: The findings present three scenarios resulting from the development of popular economy in the territory: 1) social chaos and insecurity; 2) weakening of the economic and tourism potential; and 3) widening of the economic development gap compared to the national average. Conclusions: The study highlights the reasons that have led to considering popular economy as an issue to be addressed by national public management. Additionally, the main challenge for territorial entities is to define assertive solutions through public policies to reduce informality or, at the very least, improve the population's living conditions.

Keywords: quality of life; trade; urban space; poverty; security (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E26 E44 J46 O17 P17 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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