Possible Free Trade Agreement between the EU and the USA – the Effects for the Finnish Economy

The aim of the study is research the effects of a possible free trade agreement between the EU and the USA for the Finnish economy. We use previous model based studies as a starting point for the evaluation of the effects. Then, we will send a questionnaire to companies that are active in Finnish-USA economic relations – especially in terms of foreign trade and investment. We will ask the firms about the benefits and costs of the possible agreement. In addition to firm level effects (received from the questionnaire) we will also briefly cover macroeconomic output and employment effects.

Financing: Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

Researchers: Researcher Ville Kaitila and Research Director Markku Kotilainen.

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