Seppo Orjasniemi

Seppo Orjasniemi

Senior Economist

Seppo Orjasniemi has worked as a Senior Economist in the Monetary Policy and Research Department.

Skills

macroeconomy, forecasting, foreign trade

Latest articles and blogs

Finland benefits from Eurosystem’s securities purchases
Published on 30 Jun 2015 Analysis
- Monetary policy
- Seppo Orjasniemi
- Elisa Newby
The effects of the Eurosystem’s expanded asset purchase programme (EAPP) are already visible on the financial markets. To a small open economy such as Finland, the effects of the programme are transmitted particularly via lower market interest rates and a weaker exchange rate.
Employment impact of exports has changed
Published on 30 Jun 2015 Analysis
- Finnish economy
- Seppo Orjasniemi
- Hannu Viertola
Exports have had a significant indirect impact on employment. The overall drop in employment has, however, remained moderate, as employment has been sustained by domestic demand.