The cyclical pattern of labor productivity has been a subject of discussion in the economic literature for long time with important theoretical implications.Many authors point out the role of labor market institutions as determinants of the cyclical pattern. For these authors, the loss of...

In this paper, we assess the economic impact on the Spanish economy resulting from European Union enlargement. We present a detailed analysis of the process of negotiation for candidate countries and an outline of their economic situation, as well as a first qualitative balance of the effects of...