Tag: economy

National wage negotiations begin

The annual round of pay-related negotiations between Norway's trade union federations and the national employers' organization begins this week, with both sides hoping to...

New central banker: Too much debt

Norway's new central banker made his formal debut this week, delivering his first annual address on the economy as head of Norges Bank. His...

Top leaders descended on Davos

A veritable "who's who" of Norway's most influential citizens were mingling in Davos, Switzerland to share ideas with other rich and powerful people at...

Good times keep rolling in Norway

The New Year's outlook for the Norwegian economy is even better than prospects were a few months ago, according to several local economists. They...

Unions dictate many policies

Roar Flåthen may well head the most powerful trade union confederation in the world. This week he and his colleagues were gathering for an...

Parting thoughts from Norway’s central bank boss

Svein Gjedrem is stepping down after 12 years as the boss of Norway's central bank (Norges Bank). Farewell events are underway, and he's sharing...

DnB economist predicts weak growth

The chief economist for Norway's biggest bank, DnB NOR, predicts growth of only 2 percent for the Norwegian economy next year as the world...

Net income still evenly distributed

The global finance crisis hasn't had much affect on Norway's relatively even distribution of income. Fully 90 percent of all Norwegians earn less than...

New bank boss warns higher rates

Øystein Olsen, the 58-year-old head of state statistics bureau SSB, was confirmed at the weekly Council of State on Friday as the new head...

Brazil draws Norwegian investors

Brazil, long the home of a Norwegian princess, is now becoming the new favoured destination for Norwegian companies keen on expanding abroad. Major investments...
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