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Are intermediate jobs disappearing? The myth of labour polarisation in Europe
July 2020
Is labour polarisation occurring in Europe? This study, prior to the covid-19 crisis, shows that in Spain, in barely 25 years, employment in higher-quality occupations has almost doubled.
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What influences people’s social position most: their family background or their skills?
July 2020
We analyse the relative influence of the family background and the skills of each person on social mobility. Are there differences between the Nordic countries and those in southern Europe such as Italy and Spain?
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The asymmetrical impact of the covid-19 crisis on the European labour market
July 2020
The impact of the covid-19 crisis on the labour market is being more pronounced in the Mediterranean countries and is concentrated on workers with low salaries and in precarious jobs, as well as women and younger workers.
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Call to support survey-based research projects on the impact of covid-19
June 2020
The aim of the call was to support survey-based research that allows data to be obtained on the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on Spanish society.
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Call to support research projects on the social impact of covid-19
June 2020
The aim of the call was to support survey-based research that allows data to be obtained on the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on Spanish society.
Report
The redistributive effects of wealth tax
June 2020
Does a wealth tax help to reduce inequality when it comes to distributing wealth? This report shows that Spain’s wealth tax displays major shortcomings that limit its collection and redistributive impact.