Joe Haslam

Joe Haslam, a professor at IE Business School and expert on the Spanish economy, shares insights into Spain’s remarkable post-COVID recovery. He explores how immigration and tourism are fueling growth, with nearly a million Latin Americans boosting GDP. Haslam also discusses the challenges of Spain’s energy infrastructure, highlighting a recent blackout and its implications. The conversation reveals contrasts in governance, comparing the successes of Spanish infrastructure to struggles in the UK, emphasizing the impact of legal systems on economic development.

Continuing our European tour we arrive in the the Iberian Peninsula. What makes Spain, this most brilliant of countries tick? With many European countries leaning to the right, Spain has been an interesting outlier - the centre has just held! Join us today as we’re joined with Prof Joe Haslam for a “tour de force” on Spain, its economics, politics, industry and future. Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoghan Gilmartin, a Madrid-based journalist and Sobremesa Podcast host, teams up with Joe Haslam, a local professor, to dive deep into Spain's fraught political landscape. They analyze the ramifications of the new amnesty law, the rise of the far right, and the significant housing crisis. With discussions on immigration and the challenges facing the left-wing government, they draw parallels with global trends while shedding light on the personal impacts of legal controversies. A compelling commentary that reflects broader societal issues.