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Based on a survey of clubs, regional federations and Spain’s National Federation of Rugby, IESE’s Center for Sport Busines Management has published an in-depth report on the sporting, organizational and economic state of play of rugby in Spain. The report also analyzes the type of technical and administrative structures in use at the country’s rugby institutions.

Of particular note is the growing membership of the county’s federations during the last six years as well as the increasing professionalism of some clubs and regional federations.

This study is available from the IESE Publications Website.

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The 10th report of the European Economic Advisory Group (EEAG) on the European Economy focuses on the European public debt crisis and features contributions from IESE Prof. Xavier Vives.

The study analyzes the origins of the crisis, predicts how it will affect the European economy and sets the foundations for a new system of economic governance for the EU. It also features an overview of the situations in Spain and Greece and the various economic policy options available to those countries’ leaders. The report ends with a section on European banking regulation and fiscal legislation.

This study is available from the IESE Publications Website.

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The Greek economic situation is causing concern both within and far beyond the EU’s borders. Greece recently reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), The European Commission (EC), and the European Central Bank (ECB) on a focused program to stabilize its economy, to make it more competitive and to restore market confidence. The program includes a €110 billion financing package.

Meanwhile, the IMF has published a webpage that brings together selected and timely information from the IMF on Greece.

Additional information about the IMF and Greece can be found on the country page