Denmark: a bridge to the north

Article Abstract:

Denmark has been plagued with slow economic growth, high unemployment rates approaching 9.5%, and slow labor productivity which may make it difficult for the country to compete in the single European market in 1992. The country also has large foreign debts and a high value-added tax rate which is used to support the public sector and to pay off national debts. However, in response to the realities of 1992, Denmark has started to react in 1990. Currently, mergers are occurring in industrial sectors, agricultural sectors, and banking sectors. The two main political parties in government are attempting to work together to initiate spending cuts and tax reform. The increasing importance of the Baltic region due to the liberalization of Eastern Europe will make Denmark's geographic location more important, improving the country's economic outlook.

Denmark, Single European market, Corporations, Danish

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Selling off from strength

Article Abstract:

Sweden's non-socialist government has pledged to fully privatize many of the country's highly efficient state companies. The conservative coalition's privatization program differs from that of its socialist predecessor in that it discards the principle of state majority control and is aimed at increasing the base of share ownership. The government is set to launch share issues of state companies in early 1992 and has decided to limit the annual value of the flotations to around 10 billion Swedish Krona to avoid swamping the local stock market.

Cover Story, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Government business enterprises, Public enterprises

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Twilight of an arms bazaar

Article Abstract:

Sweden has developed a very profitable weapons manufacturing industry, but recent cuts in defense spending, and changes in Sweden's domestic policies are challenging the survival of the industry.

Defense industry

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