research department the spanish economy monthly report no 219 november 1999 performance of prices still causing concern october stock markets highly volatile in dif ficult month central government budget for year 2000 caja de ahorros y pensiones barcelona community projects avda diagonal 629 08028 tel 34 93 404 76 82 telefax 68 92 www lacaixa es e mail info estudis la caixa is a non profit financial institution which channels its operating surplus back to through educational cultural and social it one spain s leading institutions see chapter on banking system group key figures as december 31 1998 activity million euros total customer funds 65 831 receivable from customers 36 323 income 663 staff branches means payment 18 641 4 013 self service terminals 5 899 foundation science museum number visitors 255 878 exhibitions 151 concerts musical events 137 recreation clubs elderly 382 libraries 44 fellowships study abroad 1982 1 050 cege
