The Spanish Crisis: Background and Policy Challenges

Javier Suarez

No 7909, CEPR Discussion Papers from Centre for Economic Policy Research

Abstract: This paper reviews the background and key policy challenges of the current situation of the Spanish economy. It describes the strengths and weaknesses of Spain?s recent long growth cycle, the real and financial imbalances accumulated towards its end, and the troubles faced at the current stage. Particular attention is paid to the developments in private and public sector finances and, specifically, to their implications for the banking sector. Attention is also paid to the political-economy background, especially in regards to the undertaking of structural reforms. It is argued that recent external pressure, partly initiated by unjustified catastrophic expectations about Spain, provides an opportunity for accelerating the reforms needed to resume strong growth.

Keywords: Economic crisis; Spain; Spanish banks; Structural reforms (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E66 G20 O52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010-07
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