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.
OECD's 1971 Economic Survey of Spain examines recent economic developments and policies, prospects and policy issues, and presents a series of conclusions.
The French economy rebounded quickly following the COVID-19 crisis, in particular thanks to the acceleration of the vaccination campaign and strong public support measures. Rapid and effective implementation of the recovery and investment plans would help support stronger and more sustainable growth.
OECD's 1978 Economic Survey of Spain examines the slowdown of growth and the accentuation of desequilibria, stabilisation measures and structural reform, short-term prospects and economic policy issues.
OECD's 1972 Economic Survey of Spain examines recent economic trends and policies and medium-term problems related to economic planning and the Third Development Plan before drawing a series of conclusions.
OECD's 1979 Economic Survey of Spain examines recent economic trends, economic policy and short-term prospects before drawing a series of policy conclusions.
OECD's 1973 Economic Survey of Spain examines the turn-around of the current balance of payments, economic policies and problem of inflation, and short-term prospects and policy issues.
OECD's 1976 Economic Survey of Spain examines recent economic trends, the balance of payments, economic policy and short-term prospects before drawing a series of conclusions.
OECD's 1977 Economic Survey of Spain examines recent economic trends, foreign trade and payments, economic policy and short-term prospects before drawing a series of policy conclusions.
Swiss citizens continue to enjoy high living standards on a range of dimensions. Economic growth has slowed but the healthy labour market is still supporting incomes and consumption. However, risks to the outlook are building. Monetary policy has been very accommodative but low interest rates are adding to financial risks. Fiscal policy is sound and debt low. There is scope to make greater use of available fiscal space. Adapting to population ageing is becoming pressing. This trend, along with digital transformation, will bring new opportunities for the economy and society, but challenges as well. Policies have not kept up with rising life expectancy, particularly the statutory retirement age. Updating the pension system and lowering barriers to working longer would ensure that workers continue to receive adequate incomes during retirement. Ageing will also pressure health care spending and increase demand for long-term care. Policies to contain costs and reduce fragmentation in the system can help maintain access to quality care. Switzerland is well placed to seize the opportunities offered by new technologies. Addressing the barriers to adoption, improving the availability of information and helping workers adapt will enable firms, individuals and governments to reap the benefits of digitalisation. SPECIAL FEATURE: POLICIES FOR AN AGEING SOCIETY