Sunday, April 28, 2013

Spain revises down its economic forecast


Spain’s government is worried that the level of contraction this year might be worse than predicted. In the beginning of 2013 Spain had the highest unemployment in its history – 27.2%. The government does not expect any major improvements in this until next year. The government is now aiming to cut income tax in 2005 as a stimulus measure in order to improve the economy.  Spain had violent anti-austerity protests and some people were suspected of planning to burn down a bank. These protests were mainly because of the reports that showed the increase in unemployment and especially unemployment among youth which is 57.2%. The labor laws in Spain have been reformed so it’s easier to hire and fire workers.  

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