The Economy of Catalonia

Preface to the English edition
This English translation of the original Catalan book* went to the
publishers days after the mass celebration of Catalonia’s national day on
11 September, when hundreds of thousands of men, women and children
of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs, and from all economic sectors – workers,
business people, pensioners, self-employed, unemployed - took to the
streets, joyfully, enthusiastically and full of hope, creating a human
mosaic of the Catalan flag in the form of a “v” to demonstrate their wish
for Catalans to be able to vote to become a new State within Europe.
The emotive images were seen worldwide. But what is the viability of an
independent Catalonia?
The wish of the people can only be realised within a framework which is
both juridically and economically viable. Alongside the mobilisation of
the Catalan people many professionals are rigorously analysing this
viability. This book forms part of that process, addressing some key
economic issues. Juridically too, an independent Catalonia would fit into
EU legislation and International law, but addressing this goes beyond the
scope of the book.
* Original Catalan version “Economia de Catalunya. Preguntes i respostes sobre l’impacte
econòmic de la independència.” Comissió d’Economia Catalana. Profit Editorial. 2014.
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