Spain implemented sizable measures to cushion the impact of the pandemic and of the inflationary shock after Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The economy has held up well, but public debt, which was already high, has increased because of the pandemic, making it urgent to step up the pace of fiscal consolidation.

The Spanish economy entered a deep recession in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A strong government response has protected jobs and firms. However, the crisis has exacerbated long-standing structural challenges, such as high unemployment, inequalities and regional disparities.

The 2010 edition of OECD's periodic survey of Spain's economy. This edition includes chapters covering rebalancing the economy, restoring fiscal sustainability, reforming the labour market, and policies towards sustainable use of water.

The 2010 edition of OECD's periodic survey of Spain's economy. This edition includes chapters covering rebalancing the economy, restoring fiscal sustainability, reforming the labour market, and policies towards sustainable use of water.

This 2017 OECD Economic Survey of Spain examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects. The special chapters cover improving job quality and innovative business investment.

This 2000 edition of OECD's periodic review of Spain's economy examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects and includes special features on structural reforms and the tax system.

The Spanish economy continues its strong growth, thanks to past structural reforms, robust employment growth and accommodative macroeconomic policies. However, the legacy of the crisis has not yet been fully overcome and imbalances remain.

This 1998 edition of OECD's periodic review of Spain's economy examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects. It includes special features on reforming the enterprise sector and entrepreneurship.

Middle-class households feel left behind and have questioned the benefits of economic globalisation.

This 2008 edition of OECD's periodic survey of Spain's economy examines challenges being faced including that of improving the education system, improving the matching of workers to jobs, and fostering competition in product markets to boost ...