Finnish Economy and Economic Policy

15.3.2027 - 9.5.2027

5 cr

Face-to-face

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, economic growth, financial sustainability of public sector and general economic policy.
Lectures will include the following themes

The Finnish economy from the late 1800s until today
Productivity and economic growth
Economic globalisation and Finland
Public economics and challenges of welfare state
Labour markets
Regional development and regional policy in Finland

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Fields

Social sciences

Scope

5 cr

Code

724111P

After the course the student is capable of outlining the economic history of Finland, to describe the position of Finland in the global economy and to evaluate the challenges of the Finnish economy now and the future. In addition, the student can describe the main features of the different areas in the Finnish economy.

Generic Skills: Students will be able to identify complex and multidimensional phenomena within the national economy and critically evaluate the associated research evidence and statistical data in a constructive manner.

Organiser

University of Oulu

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi

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