What is behind Madrid's growing economic leadership over Catalonia: 350,000 workers who live in another region
The Chamber of Commerce points out that the problem is not one of productivity, but rather one of the number of employees whose job is in Madrid but who live in another region.
Madrid's economy outperforms Catalonia's, with a GDP per inhabitant of 47,220 euros compared to 39,199 euros, according to the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE). The gap between the two autonomous communities has widened over the past 25 years, causing concern among Catalan business leaders. A report by the Cámara de Comercio de Barcelona suggests that the disparity is not due to productivity differences, but rather because many workers employed in Madrid reside in other regions. The report concludes that Madrid's GDP per capita is likely overestimated.
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