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Finland has strong fundamentals in terms of education, research and development and the quality of its institutions. Despite this, Finland’s productivity growth has slowed significantly since the financial crisis and has diverged from other Nordic countries. The main reason
This research project provides a framework for Finnish innovation and industrial policy thinking. The need for a new framework is rooted in the transition from the previous era of “great moderation” globalization to the current era of geoeconomics defined
The operational landscape for Nordic countries and other small open economies is undergoing significant changes due to rising geopolitical tensions, heightened trade barriers, and increased business subsidies from larger nations. In this new era, the interdependencies and operational reliability
This research project investigates the extent to which entrepreneurs who have sold their companies use their assets and expertise to establish and finance new companies. In addition, this project investigates the effects of capital and the experience of previous
5G and 6G technologies are not only essential for promoting Europe's digital transformation, but are also linked to economic growth, strategic autonomy and security. The rapidly evolving geopolitical and technological landscape is reshaping the global mobile industry. The research
This research project analyzes the product-specific global demand of the export industry and the cost structure of Finnish production. The project produces information about the export industry's demand in the world market. Demand modeling provides information on the geographical
This project will provide information on the forces of change shaping business and the labour market, and on the welfare effects of innovation and the green transition. Research topics and questions include, for example, the impact of artificial intelligence
This project focuses on new sources of innovation-driven economic growth, with an emphasis on sustainable development and international trade mechanisms. The project provides research-based information on how regulation and policy measures can promote such growth in Finland. The research
The Academy of Finland’s Research Council for Culture and Society has granted Hanna Virtanen, a chief research scientist at Etla, Academy Research Fellow funding. The four-year project “Education and inclusive growth” begins in September 2023. Academy Research Fellowship funding
Etla and the Labour Institute for Economic Research LABORE are evaluating two research funded by the Service Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment (Secle) the promotion of continuous learning. The aim of the studies is to determine how participation
This research project provides a broad understanding of the causes, consequences and solutions related to population ageing. It examines various phases of the individual life course, including family formation, working life and health and care at the end of
The project investigates the growth opportunities of the Finnish biotechnology industry and provides important information about the high-tech industry that lies between the more well-known industries, which can produce important solutions for many other industries. The project generates new
