[D] Why are there so few research divisions of top companies in Spain?

I have been reviewing research vacancies in several leading companies, and I have been surprised that despite the fact that many of them have divisions in Spain, hardly any research is done. Normally, the most research-focused positions seem to be in France, the UK, Holland, Germany or Switzerland, apart from the US.

Is it that there has not been time to create divisions of this type in Spain or is there some underlying reason?

I don't think it's because of …

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