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Short term forecast, Denmark summary    In 2006 GDP growth (3 per cent) was somewhat above trend growth. In 2007 growth is expected to slow down a bit to a rate around 2,4 per cent In 2008 and 2009 growth is expected around trend growth which is approximately 1¾ per cent. Hent pdf

Short term forecast, Denmark october 2006 outline    The economic upturn has affected the capacity constraint. The unemployment rate has thus dropped to a level which only a few would have dreamt of a couple of years ago and the labour force has increased despite the downward pressure from the ageing population. Weak groups have managed to land a job. On the whole we have revised upwards the employment growth with 22,000 persons (0.8 pct.) in the years 2006-2008, corresponding to increased wealth of DKK 13 billion (0.8 pct. of GDP). Hent pdf

Flexicurity - the case of Denmark    An opinion made for the European Economic and Social Committee by the ECLM member Hent pdf

The Danish Model - a European Succes Story    By Mogens Lykketoft This publication is a danish version of the booklet LE MODELE DANOIS, published by the French publisher ESPRIT OUVERT. The book is ordered and written especially for a French audience, who in the current debate regarding reforms of the French economy, continually refers to the Danish model for inspiration. Hent pdf

A Scenario for Growth and prosperity in Europe    Europe has difficulties in regaining momentum in growth. Growth rates around 2 percent per year are realistic in the euro area in the coming years. This is leading to almost no reduction in unemployment. EU as a whole has slightly better prospects due to higher growth in especially the new member countries. Hent pdf

Economic perspectives for the Baltic Sea Region    There are major economic differences between the new and the old EUmember states. In the Baltic Sea Region, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Germany all have per capita incomes that are higher than the EU-average, while the Baltic States and Poland fall below this average. In time, however, the new member states will gradually catch up with us, and this will have an effect on the entire Baltic Sea Region. Experience tells us that the closer the countries are situated geographically, the greater the potential for cross-border trade, investments and migration of labour. Hent pdf

Economic Policy in an enlarged Europe    All EU member countries (with the exception of GB) must observe the rules of the Stability and Growth Pact, including the new member states from Central and Eastern Europe. This means, among other things, that the new member countries must keep the government budget deficit below 3 per cent of GDP and – attempt to balance the budget in the medium-term. Both aims are inconvenient for these countries for a number of reasons Hent pdf

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