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Tag Archives: Spain
Politics of Authoritarianism
Just because regional nationalist parties opposed to the idea of a greater Spain doesn’t mean they are opposed to an authoritarian style of leadership. Continue reading
Catalán Independence and the World Cup
A comparison of different viewpoints on the issue of Basque and Catalán independence from Spain. Continue reading
A La Final!
Congratulations to the Spanish national World Cup team for making it to the World Cup Finals against Netherlands. This is true history in the making. Not only did Spain defeat Germany (impressive) in their first ever World Cup Semifinal match … Continue reading
Spain’s Labor Problems
With growing interventionism in Spain, the black market is Spain’s only saving grace. Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged inflation, labor, Laws, Spain, stagnation, tax, Unemployment
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The Tragedy of Spanish Government
The history of Spain is one beset by human tragedy. At first glance, the economic heritage of Spain seems cyclical, with periods of wealth and power followed by long epochs of poverty. Upon closer inspection, however, it becomes evident that even the years of wealth were at best illusionary. Continue reading
The European Tragedy
A note on Greece and Spain, the fall of the euro, and the people’s tragedy which Spanish history represents. Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged bankruptcy, debt, euro, europe, PIGS, Spain, tragedy
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Spanish Economic History
Recently purchased three books dealing with the economics of the Spanish Empire, in preparation for an article. Continue reading
A Spanish Entrepreneur vs. The State
The story of Pedro Permnyer and Francisco Bultó’s motorcycle manufacturing firm named Montesa. Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged entrepreneurship, Government, Investment, regulation, risk, Spain, State, taxes
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Commando versus Airport Security
My brush with airport security in Manchester. Continue reading
Spain to raise taxes on foreign entrepreneurs
Spain’s PSOE government plans to raise taxes on wealthy foreigners living in Spain from 24% to 43%, effectively shattering the attraction Spain offered to foreign entrepreneurs and their capital. Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged confiscation, income, Investment, PSOE, Socialism, Spain, taxes, Theft
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