Área de economía
La difusión del análisis y el conocimiento de las investigaciones realizadas en distintos ámbitos de la economía es el objetivo de esta unidad de investigación, que engloba distintas áreas temáticas: Economía pública; Mercados, regulación y competencia; OFEI; Estudios sectoriales; Energía y medio ambiente; Economía y políticas de salud; Macroeconomía y Comercio y Economía internacional.
Destacados
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Spanish fiscal policy in the face of systematic budget rollover: Risks for stability and reform
Fecha:
junio 2025
Despite robust growth and a declining headline deficit in 2024, Spain’s underlying fiscal trajectory remains fragile due to persistent structural imbalances and high public debt levels. With the new EU fiscal framework taking effect and long-term spending pressures building, credible consolidation measures are becoming increasingly necessary.
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Spain’s rising tax burden: Personal income tax under scrutiny
Fecha:
junio 2025
Spain’s tax revenue rose sharply in 2024, led by strong growth in personal income tax, VAT, and corporate income tax. While this helped reduce the public deficit, the non-indexation of PIT has eroded real household incomes and intensified fiscal drag.
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Mergers and acquisitions in defence: A paradigm shift for Europe
Fecha:
junio 2025
The defence sector in Europe is experiencing renewed momentum in investment and consolidation, driven by structural challenges, strategic imperatives, and institutional initiatives. While structural and regulatory barriers persist, the sector’s strong fundamentals and strategic relevance are expected to sustain momentum in consolidation and investment going forward.
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The outlook for the U.S. economy in the light of the change of administration
Fecha:
junio 2025
Until the end of last year the U.S. economy was performing better than most other advanced economies, and the prospects were for robust economic growth, moderate inflation and low unemployment; however, the recent policy changes driven by the new administration have generated a significant adverse shock, whose magnitude, if unaddressed, will be amplified both over time and internationally. Within this context of rising uncertainty, the risk of stagflation or worse has increased considerably.