The economic consequences of Covid in Spain and how to deal with them

Purpose – This paper aims to review the economic impact of Covid in Spain and propose policies to deal with them. Design/methodology/approach – Not relevant. Findings – The pandemic is having a very severe effect, which varies across sectors and regions. Given the severity of the problem, a comprehe...

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Main Author: Angel de la Fuente
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Emerald Publishing 2021-04-01
Series:Applied Economic Analysis
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Online Access:https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/AEA-11-2020-0158/full/pdf
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Summary:Purpose – This paper aims to review the economic impact of Covid in Spain and propose policies to deal with them. Design/methodology/approach – Not relevant. Findings – The pandemic is having a very severe effect, which varies across sectors and regions. Given the severity of the problem, a comprehensive policy strategy is needed. Specific proposals about such a strategy are made, distinguishing between the short and the long run. Originality/value – It provides a discussion about the main measures that have been taken to mitigate the economic consequences of Covid in Spain and about what else should be done.
ISSN:2632-7627