Between the years 2007 and 2017, inequality in Spain increased, with a Gini
Coeficient (not including social transfers) that has increased in value
from 45 to 50
In Spain barely 3.3% of the total of social transfers in the year 2016
targeted children, against the European average of 9%. However, this study
shows that it is the most effective way of eradicating poverty.
The CaixaProinfancia programme supports families in a situation of poverty
with academic reinforcement, grants for food and hygiene, leisure,
psychotherapeutic care and family educational support.
An experiment with an amateur football team reveals difficulties in social
integration for people of foreign origin. When faced with similar profiles,
team managers tended towards choosing players with local names.
Can football alter opinions on immigration? According to this study, among
a club’s followers, when the team wins thanks to foreign players,
immigration is perceived more positively.
Is the gig economy threatening workers’ wellbeing? The rise in temporary
and self-employment, favoured by the digital platforms, seems to be
affecting quality of life.