Spain’s Economy and Geopolitics: EU and Global Context
Spain’s Economy in the Context of the EU and the World
Spain is among the leading countries of the European Union in terms of economic output, with a tendency to grow above the average. However, the Spanish economy tends to face more significant challenges in some crucial areas. The first is unemployment. Historically, Spain has one of the highest unemployment rates in the EU, which disproportionately affects women and young people under 25. The second economic aspect where Spain often finds itself
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The Complex Modernization of Society in Spain (1900-1930)
Demographic Dynamics and Population Redistribution
Between 1900 and 1930, the Spanish population experienced significant growth, increasing from 18,616,630 to 23,667,095 inhabitants. However, in the first decade of the 20th century, this growth was very moderate.
An archaic demographic regime persisted, heavily influenced by natural conditions such as unsafe water and epidemic diseases. These factors hindered population growth, and the only
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Demographic and Economic Indicators
People Stop: Those aged 16 or over who are unemployed, seeking work, and available for work. May be seeking their first job or have worked previously.
Rejuvenation: The beginning of the demographic transition is possible due to the progress of the business cycle and the living conditions of the population since the Industrial Revolution. Power is enhanced with new foods from America, such as potatoes, tomatoes, and corn. Moreover, this improvement in power supports
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Human Impact on the Planet
Four main factors of human impact: population, technology, energy, and consumption. Main threats include air and water pollution, excessive water use, deforestation, endangered species, erosion, and desertification.
Sustainable development: a balance between economic growth and conservation, including protecting spaces, prevention of damage, and recovery of degraded spaces.
Reduction of consumption levels is crucial.
International environmental policies are essential, though
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Population Dynamics in Catalonia
Three Centuries of Positive Growth
Catalonia, at the end of 2008, had a population of 7,364,078 inhabitants with a tendency to increase. For 300 years, the Catalan population has increased, but it has not been uniform: there have been periods of rapid growth, slow growth, or even stagnation. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Catalan population increased due to natural increase. Population growth in the 20th century occurred mainly due to migration, and the
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Socioeconomic Indicators: Understanding a Region’s Economic and Social Landscape
Socioeconomic indicators provide a data set for a quick analysis of the social and economic status of an area.
Key Economic Indicators
- Gross National Product (GNP): The total income earned by residents of a country in one year, including earnings from abroad.
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total value of production within a country in one year, including both national and foreign companies.