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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SUBHOME

31/03/2026

The EBAE survey: how Spanish firms are performing, as reported by the firms themselves

Mario Izquierdo and Diana Posada

Around 7,000 Spanish firms take part in the Banco de España Business Activity Survey (EBAE). Their responses shed light on firms’ activity, the factors influencing it and their short‑term expectations. The survey has become a valuable complement to our economic monitoring toolkit.

Non-financial corporations, businesses

Subhome_retos

19/09/2025

Spain’s regulatory complexity: a drag on business and economic growth Series: Challenges for the Spanish economy

Juan S. Mora-Sanguinetti

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.

Non-financial corporations, businesses