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SPAIN CONDITIONS, ISSUES, AND U.S. RELATIONS -- SPAIN CONDITIONS, ISSUES, AND U.S. RELATIONS -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- Chapter 1 SPAIN AND ITS RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES: IN BRIEF -- SUMMARY -- INTRODUCTION AND ISSUES FOR CONGRESS -- DOMESTIC OVERVIEW -- Political Dynamics -- ECONOMY -- RESPONSE TO THE MIGRATION CRISIS7 -- REGIONAL ISSUES -- COUNTERTERRORISM9 -- RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES -- Defense Relations -- Economic Ties -- End Notes -- Chapter 2 SPAIN 2014 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

THIS ARTICLE EXAMINES THE 1989 EUROPEAN ELECTIONS IN SPAIN WHICH WHICH WERE OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE FOR DOMESTIC POLITICS, AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT PROBLEMS IS PROVIDED, AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE BASQUE AND CATALONIAN PREFERENCE IS EXPLORED. THE CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION RESULTS ARE DETAILED.

Cover -- CONTENTS -- DIFFERENCES IN REGIONAL PRODUCTIVITY: WHAT IS BEHIND IT? -- A. Introduction -- B. Literature Review -- C. Stylized Facts -- D. Methodology and Data -- E. Empirical Analysis -- F. Conclusion and Policy Recommendations -- References -- FIGURES -- 1. Regional Differences in Income and Production Factors -- 2. GDP Structure of Spain Regions -- 3. Structural Differences of Spanish Regions -- 4. Production Frontier and Technical Efficiency -- 5. Evolution of Technical Efficiency -- TABLE -- 1. Stochastic Frontier Analysis -- ANNEX -- I. Skills Mismatch Index.

To analyze changes in the processes of family formation since the 1970s in Spain, national vital statistics are used to follow the evolution of age at first marriage, fertility rates, & forms of living together. Like the rest of Europe, Spain has witnessed a delay in the average age of marriage, a decline in marriage rates, & a decrease in the birthrate. Unlike most of Europe, however, these trends are not counterbalanced by an increase in the rates of cohabitation. 8 Tables, 1 Figure, 16 References. M. Wagner

This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic growth in Spain has resumed, and unemployment is falling. Exporters are gaining market share, and the current account is in surplus for the first time in decades. Financial conditions have improved sharply, with sovereign yields at record lows. Business investment is rebounding strongly and private consumption has also started to recover owing to improved employment prospects and rising confidence. Executive Directors have welcomed the improving Spanish economy. They have stressed that labor market reform should be accompanied by produ

Provides an overview of politics in Spain in 1999, highlighting election results & prominent issues. 2 Tables, 3 References.

In 2003, Spain saw some changes in the second Aznar cabinet. Economic growth was favorable, while terrorism was tops on the government's agenda. Local & regional elections are reported on. 1 Table, 5 References. J. Zendejas

Analyzes election results and cabinet changes in Spain during 2004. Tables, References.

Provides an overview of politics in Spain in 2000, highlighting election results & national issues. 4 Tables, 6 References. Adapted from the source document.

Compensation is widely claimed within public criminal prosecutions, not within civil proceedings. In addition to procedures on defending general consumer interests, Spain introduced a notable reform in 2000, providing for damages claims to be brought collectively in consumer cases, particularly by consumer associations. [Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc., copyright The American Academy of Political and Social Science.]