Attention should already be turned to the post-crisis years Debt will not be halted even when the economy begins to grow again. Moreover, the sustainability gap is now larger. A post-crisis change of direction in the public finances is required. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Economic policy must live in two time frames at once Economic policy in Finland must find a way to live in two time periods at once. While we are currently combating an acute crisis, we must at the same time direct our thinking strongly towards the economic challenges of the post-crisis years. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Forecast tables for 2020-2023 (December 2020) COVID-19 will gradually be left behind in the course of 2021 due to the vaccines, and private consumption will generate growth of 2.2% in the Finnish economy. This will strengthen to 2.5% in 2022. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Accessible summary: The economy will recover from the pandemic, but even after recovery, growth will be slow Vaccines bring hope of an end to the COVID-19 crisis, but recovery will be slow. In the immediate years ahead, household consumption will drive the economy, but exports and investment will remain sluggish. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+