The labour market in Spain: problems, challenges and future trends

"Spain’s economy was hit particularly hard by the financial crisis. After severe austerity measures have been implemented in recent years to contain a strong public debt increase, first signs of economic recovery are emerging. However, as SIM Europe results show, very few measures to soften the...

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Main Authors: Bacaria, Jordi, Coll, Josep M., Sánchez-Montijano, Elena
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Gütersloh 2015
Bertelsmann Stiftung
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19109936124919271189-The-labour-market-in-Spain-pro.htm
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Summary:"Spain’s economy was hit particularly hard by the financial crisis. After severe austerity measures have been implemented in recent years to contain a strong public debt increase, first signs of economic recovery are emerging. However, as SIM Europe results show, very few measures to soften the social consequences have been enacted. Spain scores second to last in the ‘Labour Market Access’ dimension of the Social Justice Index 2015, with the greatest deterioration among all EU countries compared to 2008. According to the Reform Barometer 2015, the quality of labour market reforms in Spain ranks last in the EU. With economic recovery gaining momentum, high priority should be given to ameliorating labour market access through higher education improvements, professional training, investments into R&D and promotion of high added-value industries."
Physical Description:12 p.
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