I will be developing a series of data charts and links to other resources in this blog for students and teachers who want to use developments in the Spanish economy as part of their macro studies. The economy is a member of the single European currency but widely regarded as experiencing deep structural problems and facing a tough adjustment process in the years ahead. At the bottom of the blog we link to recent articles on the Spanish economy. The OCR F585 June 2011 paper focuses on Spain as one of the countries experiencing difficulties within the Euro Area.

May 2011 Migrants pushed towards exit by Spanish jobs crisis (BBC) April 2011 Spain economy gets IMF vote of confidence Spanish jobless level hits another record high March 2011 Spain pledges additional measures to strengthen economy

Spanish unemployment

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Spanish economic growth

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Current account balance (in US dollars)

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Structure of employment

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Growing importance of services in output and in trade

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Spanish economy experiences a growing current account deficit on the balance of payments

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Real house price inflation in Spain

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Spain Real House Price Changes from Timetric

Construction output in Spain

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Spain, Construction - monthly data (NACE Rev. 2), Seasonally adju… from Timetric