Using a simple format and plain language, the Banco de España Blog seeks to make our work more accessible to the general public. It allows us to share our analysis of economic and financial issues and the ins and outs of the Banco de España’s tasks and activities with all those keen to learn more.
The Blog series group together posts covering certain similar topics. Further down is a general listing of all Blog posts, with a search function to help readers find the posts they are interested in.
Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
08/01/2026
Political polarization can harm a country’s economy. But can we measure the level of polarization in each country? Is it related to legislative gridlock? We answer these questions by analysing the cases of Spain, Germany, France and Italy in the paper “Political polarization in Europe” by Marina Diakonova, Corinna Ghirelli and Javier J. Pérez.
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27/11/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
28/10/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
24/09/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
19/09/2025
Spain’s regulatory complexity: a drag on business and economic growth Series: Challenges for the Spanish economy
The quality of the regulatory framework influences economic growth. Spain’s dense and fragmented regulation drives up costs and hinders entrepreneurship. Greater regulatory consistency and simplicity could foster a more dynamic, efficient and inclusive business landscape, particularly for small firms and new entrepreneurs.
22/07/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
17/07/2025
How can fintechs broaden SMEs’ access to financing? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
The fintech sector has the potential to broaden SMEs’ access to financing. José E. Gutiérrez and Josep Gisbert analyse this dynamic in “Bridging the Gap? Fintech and financial inclusion”.
24/06/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
13/06/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
06/05/2025
How do interest rates influence the supply of credit? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
Less capitalized banks tend to be more restrictive when granting credit to small and medium-sized enterprises when interest rates rise. This is one of the main conclusions of the study 'The Transmission of Monetary Policy to Credit Supply in the Euro Area' by Miguel García-Posada and Peter Paz.
15/04/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
