Why is Spain’s unemployment so high? | vox - Research-based policy analysis and commentary from leading economists

Why is Spain’s unemployment so high? | vox - Research-based policy analysis and commentary from leading economists: "Since the global crisis, unemployment in Spain has soared to 20%, double the EU average. This column compares Spanish unemployment with that of France and argues that differences in employment protection legislation account for nearly half of the dramatic rise in unemployment in Spain. Its findings add further support to calls for a single labour contract in the country."

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