Economic & Social Impact of the Dictatorship
Economic Approaches
The Dictatorship’s practical economic policy was characterized by strong state intervention in all areas of the economy.
- The control of the productive sectors and monitoring of economic activities.
- Aid and subsidies to domestic firms.
- The strengthening of protectionist tariffs to protect domestic products from foreign competition.
- The increase in investment to finance road construction, water conservancy, and irrigation.
- The creation of monopolies like Telefonica and Camps.
The results
Read MoreActivity, Unemployment, and Economic Sectors in Spain
The economic structure of the population includes the study of the active population, those who contribute to the productive process, and the different economic sectors in which they are employed. The activity rate, which is the percentage of active individuals in a population, varies by sex, age, and region. The activity rate of women is generally lower than that of men, although it has been increasing over the past 20 years. In 2008, the overall activity rate was around 60%, with 69% for men and
Read MoreUnderstanding Development: Goals, Indicators, and Concepts
Introduction to Development
Different people can have different developmental goals. What may be development for one may not be development for another. It may even be destructive for the other. For example, a dam may be a developmental goal for an industrialist, but the same dam can create havoc with the lives of people who need to be evacuated in the catchment area.
Different people have different developmental needs. These needs are based on their particular life situations. For example, for a
Read MoreUrban Network Development: Pre-Industrial to Post-Industrial
Stages in the Formation of the Urban Network
Pre-Industrial Development
Rome marked the beginning of the urbanization process. The subsequent decline of the Roman Empire led to a phase of de-urbanization. In Andalusia, a Media Center has established itself as an urban spread. Following the discovery of America, the Atlantic gained prominence, shifting development westward. In the Early Modern period, key characteristics of settlements included:
- A scattered population along the Atlantic coast.
- Mid-size
Spanish Rural and Fisheries Landscapes: Evolution
Evolution of Rural Areas in Spain
GOD elevated products have prices, the existence of surpluses, environmental degradation, and depopulation of rural areas.
Uses of Rural Areas
Transformation and knowledge: Agriculture lost weight, livestock increased, and forestry production stabilized.
Agricultural Activities
Agriculture based on polyculture techniques resulted in delays because the poor performance was oriented towards production for self-consumption.
Changes:
- Processed on-farm structure: mechanization,
Modernization and Primary Sector Activities in Spain
Recent Modernization in Spain
Key economic indicators:
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The sum of all goods and services produced in a year, deducting the portion attributed to foreign goods and services and adding income obtained in other countries.
- Per Capita Income: Calculated by dividing the GDP by the total population.
- Well-being: Defined as the equality of opportunities, extended to all, to access tangible or intangible assets considered socially desirable.
Characteristics of modernization:
- Stable