The article examines what factors influence employment growth in different areas of Spain. By analyzing data from the 2001 Census, the researchers found that the size and location of a region play a significant role in determining employment growth. They also discovered that factors like education, diversification, and sectoral structure have less impact on local economic development compared to geo-economic variables. This suggests that the size and distance of a region from major metropolitan areas are more important for employment growth than government economic policies.