Spain | Madrid Economic Outlook 2020

The GDP of Madrid may shrink by 11.3% this year and grow by 5.4% in 2021, losing 29,000 jobs. The impact of the crisis was heterogeneous by sectors, municipalities and personal characteristics. Public policies allow for less job destruction, but risks push the perspectives downward.

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• Key points:
• By the end of 2021, Madrid's GDP could be 6.5% below the 2019 closing level.
• The importance of social spending and the weight of tourism (domestic and foreign) contribute to a greater impact on family spending.
• Heterogeneous impact on employment by sector and personal characteristics. The territorial impact does not show great differences, but those seen are linked to exposure to tourism and social spending.
• A broad consensus is needed to take the necessary public recovery measures.
• Controlling the pandemic is the main uncertainty. The sectors most affected in the first wave could drag others down.

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