Focus. Research Videoblog

Banco de España economic research underpins our analysis and our economic policy decisions and recommendations. The papers are often technically complex. The video summaries in this series, presented by the authors, aim to bring this research closer to the Blog audience.

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08/01/2026

How can we measure political polarization in Europe? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog

Marina Diakonova

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.

Plan Estratégico Listado

28/05/2025

The Banco de España is preparing for the future with its new Strategic Plan

Julia Suárez

The Strategic Plan 2030 is intended to drive the Banco de España’s transformation – a transformation needed to face the challenges of an ever-changing environment and adapt to technological progress and new ways of working. This is how we will maintain our position as a leading central bank.

Caras

14/10/2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize: institutional quality boosts economic growth Series: Focus. Research Videoblog

Enrique Alberola and Carlos Sanz

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to Professors Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson for their work on how the strength of institutions shapes the relative prosperity of nations. Their message is especially relevant today as institutional quality is declining worldwide.