The percentage of “NEETs” (Not in Education, Employment or Training) is
much higher in Spain among women of foreign origin than among men (27.8%
versus 21.6%).
The “la Caixa” Banking Foundation grants programme, which funds
postgraduate studies, has a major impact on the careers of its
beneficiaries. Who applies for these grants and what factors determine to
whom they are awarded?
A predominance of low-added value employment, lack of investment in
innovation and precarious conditions for workers are distancing Spain from
the knowledge economy. How can this situation be corrected?
Some 29% of Spaniards have a social position above that of their parents,
and over 40% believe they have risen above their grandparents on the social
ladder.