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1 – 4 of 4Juan J. Dolado, Florentino Felgueroso and Juan F. Jimeno
This paper aims to review the experience so far of the Spanish labour market during the Covid-19 crisis in the light of the existing institutions, its performance during past…
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the experience so far of the Spanish labour market during the Covid-19 crisis in the light of the existing institutions, its performance during past recessions and the policy measures adopted during the pandemic. Emphasis is placed on the role of worldwide trends in labour markets because of automation and artificial intelligence, in shaping a potential recovery of this (hopefully) transitory shock through a big reallocation process of employment and economic activity. It also highlights some innovations to employment and social policies needed to smooth the reallocation process and lessen the rise in inequality associated to technological trends.
Design/methodology/approach
Theory and empirics.
Findings
The Spanish labour market will subject to a great reallocation shock as a result of Covid-19 and secular technological changes. Reforms need to be undertaken.
Originality/value
An overview and some new results.
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Keywords
This paper aims to review the economic impact of Covid in Spain and propose policies to deal with them.
Abstract
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.
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