The contrast: salaries.
Well, let's try to give a reasonable explanation for the strong existing contrast between Colombia and Spain.
Salaries and prices.
Considering what we have seen in the previous section, and taking into account that in 2012 one euro is equivalent to 2350 Colombian pesos.
In euros, how much does a Colombian farm worker earn daily?
In euros, how much is a kilo of chicken in Colombia?
In euros, how much is a Big Mac in Colombia?
How are the salaries in Colombia compared to Spain?
How are staple food prices in Colombia compared to Spain? and compared to Colombian salaries?
Spain.
Why are not the salaries in Spain as low as in Colombia?
Trade unions.
Now you should find out what exactly a trade union is. What is it?, which are the most important ones in Spain?, etc. Make a digital presentation (Powerpoint) and send it by email to your teacher.
Reducing salaries at once.
Imagine you are the Prime minister of Spain. What procedures would you follow to reduce by half the salaries of all the workers within a year? (this activity can be done in groups of three).