Because of the very high unemployment rate, it is very difficult for Spain to get out of recession. This is one of the reasons why Spain may be forced to ask for a bailout.
in sales taxes to get a handle on the size of government debt and appease markets.
Possible evaluation: Higher tax may increase the government's income, but based on Laffer Curve, if the new tax rate is beyond the most effective tax rate, then in reality, income can be lower.
In a supply-demand graph, the percentage can be put.
Demand for homes remains subdued on the back of weak
labor-market conditions, but the lack of homes coming onto the
market is providing support for prices,
A possible evaluation about the consumer confidence. Although the stats/index suggests that consumer confidence is improving, it doesn't mean the economy is fully recovered.