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Investing in Spain
Published: October 26 2005
ImageAgence,France-Presse
Twenty years ago, Spain was a largely agrarian country seen as a low-wage, low-cost manufacturing base or a cheap destination for beach holidays. Now, it is a fast moving and dynamic economy with strong inward and outward investment.

Contents
Ready to take a larger role on the European stage
Private equity: Helpful role in reinvigorating business
Asset management: Country moves up the wealth curve
IT: Search for the ‘missing link’ of enterprise
José Contilla: Quiet Catalan’s broking skills put to the test
Public works: Next task is to improve rail links with France
Commercial property: Scarcity of land pushes up prices
Biotechnology: Great oaks from little acorns grow
Tourism: In good shape, but trying a new model
Valencia’s formula for getting ahead is by thinking big
Cinema: Light but no action at studios
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