Strategic sectors and employment during the crísis: The case of Andalusia

Abstract

The economic crisis has resulted in the shedding of labour characterised by significant differences across the Spanish regions, among which the case of Andalusia stands out. This paper aims to explain the events that occurred between 2005 and 2010, focusing on analysing the region’s productive struc- ture and how it is reflected in its labour market. To do so, a linear SAM model is employed to identify strategic sectors, and their employment trends are then studied through shift-share analysis. The results show the pro- gressive tertiarisation of the Andalusian economy, a regional countercyclical effect that is lower than the national average and sectoral effects on employ- ment in the strategic sectors.