Economic & Social Change in Spain (1959-1975): From Stabilization to Transformation
Economic Development and Social Change (1959-1975)
Stabilization Plan and Economic Growth Factors
Since 1953, the international situation began to shift. Financial aid received between 1953 and 1956, however, failed to salvage the desperate economic situation, and the first signs of discontent began to emerge. The government then started appointing members of Opus Dei, such as Lopez Rodo, Lopez Bravo, and Lopez de Letona, as “technocrats.” These individuals initiated corrective economic policies
Read MoreSpain’s Economic Journey: From Autarky to Development (1939-1959)
Autarky to Economic Mica (1939-1959)
– The Impact of the Civil War: The Hunger Years
The Spanish Civil War had significant demographic and economic consequences. The war led to a decline in the labor force, exacerbated by the subsequent repression. When the war ended, the economy was in ruins. Agricultural and industrial production plummeted, gold and currency reserves were depleted, and the transportation network was severely damaged.
In the short term, the civil war plunged many Spaniards into
Read MoreSoil Degradation and Desertification in Bolivia: Causes, Impacts, and Conservation Strategies
Land Degradation Worldwide
The degradation of land globally is a critical issue, stemming from the deterioration of vital resources. UNESCO-UNEP has emphasized the severity of this problem, leading to the 1977 United Nations Conference in Nairobi, which focused on the world’s soil health.
Currently, 1,701 million hectares (Mha) of cultivated land worldwide are at risk of joining the 3,190 Mha of potentially arable land already lost. Water erosion impacts 1,093.7 Mha (22% of the total surface area)
Read MoreModern Agriculture in Spain: Transformations and Trends
Agricultural Activity in Spain
Traditional vs. Modern Agriculture
Traditional Spanish agriculture relied on polyculture and labor-intensive techniques, resulting in low yields primarily for domestic consumption. Modern agriculture, however, has undergone significant transformations in structure and production.
a) Structural Changes in Agriculture
Key changes include specialization, modernization, and intensification:
Specialization
– Agriculture is increasingly specializing in regionally suitable products.
Read MoreThe American Economic Boom of the 1920s: A Decade of Prosperity
The USA in the Early 20th Century
Between 1850 and 1914, approximately 40 million people immigrated to the USA from Europe, seeking a new life, especially young people.
A Land of Opportunities
- American business and industry led the world. As industries grew during the second half of the 19th century, employers needed workers. New businesses were established, which in Europe was primarily limited to the upper class.
- Wages for skilled and factory workers were significantly better than in Europe. A farm
Earth’s Rotation & Revolution: Effects, Seasons, and More
Earth’s Rotation and Revolution
Rotation of the Earth
Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, from west to east, completing one full rotation in approximately 24 hours. This diurnal motion results in several key phenomena:
- Day and Night: As the Earth rotates, different parts of the planet face the Sun, experiencing daylight, while the opposite side faces away, experiencing night.
- Time Differences: Rotation causes variations in time across different longitudes on Earth.
- Sunrise and Sunset: