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The Covid-19 pandemic increased life insurance demand in Finland – New business in life insurance shot up by 20% in the first half of 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic increased life insurance demand in Finland – New business in life insurance shot up by 20% in the first half of 2020
The take-out of new life insurance policies was at clearly elevated levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, shows a recent
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The recession will be short – new government financial measures are coming at the right time

The recession will be short – new government financial measures are coming at the right time
Finland's economy will shrink by 0.3 per cent this year and will experience growth of less than one per
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Etla to examine productivity in the service sector and the renewal of companies in two new multi-year research projects

Etla to examine productivity in the service sector and the renewal of companies in two new multi-year research projects
In autumn 2023, two big research projects will start in Etla, both funded by Business Finland.
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Finland’s spending limits system needs a reform, as the current rules do not function effectively in unexpected crises

Finland’s spending limits system needs a reform, as the current rules do not function effectively in unexpected crises
The regulatory framework of Finland's fiscal policy has faced several crises that have revealed its ineffectiveness in dealing with
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The recession will be mild, but so will the growth that follows it – “The upturn will not be experienced”

The recession will be mild, but so will the growth that follows it – “The upturn will not be experienced”
Etla Economic Research predicts only sluggish economic growth for the next few years.
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Nearly half of Finnish companies have encountered barriers to international trade

Nearly half of Finnish companies have encountered barriers to international trade
As many as 41% of Finnish companies have experienced trade barriers in their international operations in recent years.
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Multi-year BRIE-ETLA collaboration in the main role in the bonus episode of the Alustatalouden F&M podcast

Multi-year BRIE-ETLA collaboration in the main role in the bonus episode of the Alustatalouden F&M podcast
Etla's multi-annual BRIE-ETLA research project ends in February.
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We are insufficiently prepared for the ageing of the population – decisions are needed urgently

We are insufficiently prepared for the ageing of the population – decisions are needed urgently
Due to low birth rates and longer lifespans, the population of Finland is ageing faster than in other EU
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Etla Forecast: Finland’s economy will grow by 2 per cent this year, next year zero growth

Etla Forecast: Finland’s economy will grow by 2 per cent this year, next year zero growth
Finland will also drift into a moderate recession at the end of this year, forecasts Etla Economic Research.
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Etla studied: EU ETS reduced production emissions, but imports are leaking

Etla studied: EU ETS reduced production emissions, but imports are leaking
EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) has had an impact in decreasing the emissions in the EU’s production.
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Acquiring financial skills by playing – Etla part of large-scale youth research project

Acquiring financial skills by playing – Etla part of large-scale youth research project
There are still many young adults around the world who lack an adequate level of proficiency in financial topics.
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Assessment: The Team Finland operating model has clearly improved – the internal division of tasks and the service promise must be further clarified

Assessment: The Team Finland operating model has clearly improved – the internal division of tasks and the service promise must be further clarified
The determined promotion of exports and internationalisation in Finnish business life is increasingly important.
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More efficient allocation of labour and capital would increase productivity and economic wellbeing

More efficient allocation of labour and capital would increase productivity and economic wellbeing
The misallocation of labour and capital in the Finnish business sector has increased in the 2000s.
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European research economists meet in Helsinki on 3rd of June

European research economists meet in Helsinki on 3rd of June
Next week’s EUROFRAME conference will bring together several Europe’s leading research economists in Helsinki.
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Coronavirus support helped companies survive the pandemic but initial allocation of aid could have been improved

Coronavirus support helped companies survive the pandemic but initial allocation of aid could have been improved
Business cost support granted during the coronavirus crisis increased companies’ turnover and turned them profitable.
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Etla begins to study challenges and consequences of population ageing

Etla begins to study challenges and consequences of population ageing
Etla is launching a multiannual research project studying consequences of a population ageing.
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Etla forecasts: Finnish economy is growing despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, although growth is clearly slowing down

Etla forecasts: Finnish economy is growing despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, although growth is clearly slowing down
Finland's economy will grow despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, even though growth is slowing markedly.
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A call for papers announced by the BRIE-ETLA research initiative

A call for papers announced by the BRIE-ETLA research initiative
The BRIE-ETLA joint research initiative is looking for papers for possible inclusion in peer-reviewed book.
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A BRIE-Etla Reseach Initiative Minitrack at HICSS 2023

A BRIE-Etla Reseach Initiative Minitrack at HICSS 2023
BRIE-ETLA minitrack has been accepted to the Collaboration Systems and Technologies track.
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European countries need to prepare for the new era of geoeconomic rivalry

European countries need to prepare for the new era of geoeconomic rivalry
The global economic system has entered a new era of geoeconomic rivarly.
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Increasing R&D subsidies and tax incentives pays off, but support must be targeted carefully

Increasing R&D subsidies and tax incentives pays off, but support must be targeted carefully
The study suggests that increasing subsidies and tax incentives for research and development is proper policy in Finland.
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“Hidden emissions” in the ICT sector’s foreign supply chains are excluded from companies’ emissions analyzes

“Hidden emissions” in the ICT sector’s foreign supply chains are excluded from companies’ emissions analyzes
Emissions reported by companies in the ICT sector can be notably higher when looking at companies’ supply chains.
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Why is labour productivity development lagging in Finland? “Plenty of room for improvement in resource reallocation”

Why is labour productivity development lagging in Finland? “Plenty of room for improvement in resource reallocation”
Labour productivity in Finland’s national economy has been stagnating at the 2007 level for more than a decade.
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The shock sensitivity of the Finnish economy has traditionally been higher than in other countries – why was the shock during COVID19 in 2020 lower than in others?

The shock sensitivity of the Finnish economy has traditionally been higher than in other countries – why was the shock during COVID19 in 2020 lower than in others?
Finland's cyclical fluctuations have been greater than average compared to Sweden, Denmark and several other developed countries.

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