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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
A new study published on 13 January shows that the most effective support policy for research and development is
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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. According
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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. How
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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. However, the
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Did blockchain technology revolutionize digitalization? – Etla researcher Juri Mattila defended his doctoral dissertation

Did blockchain technology revolutionize digitalization? – Etla researcher Juri Mattila defended his doctoral dissertation
Ever since its discovery, blockchain technology has been heralded as a disruptive innovation for the digital economy. Today, more
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EtlaKeyNotes: Decentralized bargaining requires trust

Etla’s KeyNotes kicked off after the corona break on Wednesday 6 October when a theme event of decentralized bargaining
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Research develops a new method for assessing productivity

Research develops a new method for assessing productivity
An article by Etla researcher Natalia Kuosmanen develops a new productivity assessment method that provides a more accurate picture
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Finland’s stricter climate policy than the rest of the EU requires new measures and education to support employment

Finland’s stricter climate policy than the rest of the EU requires new measures and education to support employment
The long-term effects of climate policy are forecasted to be detrimental to overall employment, although mitigating. Finland's more ambitious
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Low birth rate will permanently slow down economic growth and deepen public finance problems

Low birth rate will permanently slow down economic growth and deepen public finance problems
Demographic change will permanently slow economic growth from the 2040s onwards, without a significant increase in the birth rate,
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Pharmaceutical costs can be reduced by developing regulation of the pharmaceutical market and pharmacies

Pharmaceutical costs can be reduced by developing regulation of the pharmaceutical market and pharmacies
The new study identifies a number of potential targets for reducing pharmaceutical costs and developing pharmacy operations by improving
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Etla forecasts: service exports will pick up next year – the biggest risks to economic growth lie in management of the pandemic

Etla forecasts: service exports will pick up next year – the biggest risks to economic growth lie in management of the pandemic
Forecast: The Finnish economy is recovering from the corona crisis at a good pace. We forecast GDP will grow
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Did COVID-19 crisis improve resilience? A research project studies the renewal of companies and resilience for shocks

Did COVID-19 crisis improve resilience? A research project studies the renewal of companies and resilience for shocks
The COVID-19 crisis revealed the dependence of companies on global value chains. Production disruptions in value chains forced companies
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What could explain the gender pay gap in the labor market?

What could explain the gender pay gap in the labor market?
In the labor market, men’s and women’s wages differ. The gender pay gap is largely due to men and
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Finland lags far behind competitors in research and development funding – shortage of skilled employees slows down R&D investments

Finland lags far behind competitors in research and development funding – shortage of skilled employees slows down R&D investments
Research and development activities in Finland are growing, but the 4% R&D intensity targeted by the government will not
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The InvestEU programme can accelerate the growth of innovative Finnish companies

The InvestEU programme can accelerate the growth of innovative Finnish companies
According to a recent study, the European Union's new financing programme InvestEU opens up new types of financing and
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ETLA listed Finland’s most significant companies once again – OP, Neste, and Nordea at the top

ETLA listed Finland’s most significant companies once again – OP, Neste, and Nordea at the top
In 2019, there were three companies operating in Finland that generated more than EUR 1.5 billion in value added.
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Etla forecast: coronavirus darkens outlook for spring, rest of the year gets brighter

Etla forecast: coronavirus darkens outlook for spring, rest of the year gets brighter
Forecast:  The Finnish economy is recovering from the corona crisis, although in the first half of the year growth
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ETLA: 2021 will mark the end of the coronavirus crisis – Finland’s economy will stir again by the summer

ETLA: 2021 will mark the end of the coronavirus crisis – Finland’s economy will stir again by the summer
The coronavirus vaccine will be instrumental in halting the decline of the economy next year. If vaccinations proceed as
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The majority of Finland’s ICT emissions are generated outside our borders – So our reporting must be adjusted

The majority of Finland’s ICT emissions are generated outside our borders – So our reporting must be adjusted
The information technology sector, as well as the use of IT in other sectors, is growing dramatically, at an
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Improving financial skills by playing – Etla joins Erasmus+ project

Improving financial skills by playing – Etla joins Erasmus+ project
There are still too many young adults around the world who lack an adequate level of proficiency in financial
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Study: Carbon tariffs may curb carbon leakage, but implementing them is a slow and uncertain process that burdens trade relations

Study: Carbon tariffs may curb carbon leakage, but implementing them is a slow and uncertain process that burdens trade relations
The carbon tariffs planned by the EU may curb carbon leakage, but on closer inspection, they can prove problematic
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Etla’s Terhi Maczulskij appointed Research Fellow at the leading research institute in labor economics

Etla’s Terhi Maczulskij appointed Research Fellow at the leading research institute in labor economics
Etla’s chief research scientist Terhi Maczulskij has been appointed as a Research Fellow at IZA Institute of Labor Economics
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Etla forecast: Global economy ran into a corona wall, Finnish economy fared comparatively well

Etla forecast: Global economy ran into a corona wall, Finnish economy fared comparatively well
Finnish economy: The Finnish economy will shrink this year due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. According to our forecast,
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Etla released its new CO2 emissions forecast: the required average speed for greenhouse-gas-emission reduction lowered

Etla released its new CO2 emissions forecast: the required average speed for greenhouse-gas-emission reduction lowered
According to Etla’s new CO2 emissions forecast published today, the required average speed for greenhouse-gas-emission reduction in Finland is

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