Social indicators in fields such as training, job market or social protection from the Basque Country present reasonably high standards. However, although the data from our economy regarding competitiveness, productivity, GDP, etc. puts us in the context of the most economically developed countries, social indicators do not necessarily match up. *(Note)
Our demography is very similar to other European countries. However, this territory is home to significant contrasts as it combines areas with a high concentration of people and sparsely populated areas facing an uncertain future. The outlook is not all that bleak as some of these areas are demonstrating positive demographic stability trends.
A similar scenario to other western societies
ANA BERAZA
LECTURER at the UPV
At the start of the economic downturn, credit entities with headquarters located in the Basque Country were in a more favourable situation than many financial entities in Spain, as demonstrated by the solvency, liquidity and profitability in their corresponding balances.
The Basque Country's historical transport problems can be summarised as follows:
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Applied Economics I
UPV/EHU
