The Nordic model of economic development: shocks, reforms and future prospects

"The aim of this research is to provide novel evidence regarding the functioning of the Nordic model of economic development and the robustness of its institutions. At first, the paper defines a conceptual analytical framework identifying the key features of the model for the Nordic economies (...

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Main Author: Iacono, Roberto
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Berlin 2017
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-577512439579-The-Nordic-model-of-economic-d.htm
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Summary:"The aim of this research is to provide novel evidence regarding the functioning of the Nordic model of economic development and the robustness of its institutions. At first, the paper defines a conceptual analytical framework identifying the key features of the model for the Nordic economies (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden), by synthesizing relevant background literature. Secondly, this framework is used to interpret a set of shocks, reforms and ongoing trends: the effect of resource revenues on the labor market and income inequality in Norway compared to the other Nordic countries; the design of a novel minimum income scheme in Finland and its effects on preferences for social insurance; and the implications of population ageing and increased automation for indicators of sustainability for the Nordic welfare states."
Physical Description:28 p.
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