Heterogeneity of the effects of the Spanish crisis on urban labor markets

In this paper, spatial heterogeneity as a consequence of Spain's economic crisis is discussed, and its impact across different urban labour market is analyzed. Using data relating to Spain's largest urban municipalities, we identify four categories of local responses for the rise in unemployment. The results show an important north/south-east divide in the evolution of local labour markets in Spain during the period 2006-2013. The key determinants of resilience in the urban labour markets were the population's skills, the industrial structure and, albeit to a lesser extent, the degree of urbanisation.