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Finland set to lag behind Nordic neighbours

Finland’s dismal post-crisis economic performance is at odds with the ongoing recoveries of its Nordic neighbours. Although these countries share many characteristics, Finland’s economic decline has been caused by a combination of drivers that is specific to Finland, not least its euro-zone membership and the demise of Nokia. Worryingly, they will not be resolved easily or quickly.


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