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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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.
17/09/2024
General government
19/08/2024
General government
17/07/2024
General government
20/06/2024
General government
19/02/2024
Researcher access to public institutions’ micro data: a win-win scenario
Four years ago, the Banco de España opened its data laboratory BELab, to provide the research community with access to a wealth of micro data. We are now taking the next step to make a much broader range of data available to researchers through an ambitious agreement with other Spanish public institutions.
17/01/2024
General government
