Finnish Economy and Economic Policy (OPEN UNI)

The course provides an overview of the Finnish economy and economic history, its current state and future development. The course deals with the activities of the Finnish economy and development, such as globalization, regional economy and general economic policy. Lectures will include the following themes: 1. The long term development of Finnish economy 2. Productivity and economic growth 3. Globalisation and Finland 4. Public economics and challenges of welfare state 5. Labour markets and labour mobility 6. Fiscal policy and monetary policy