In the medium term it is expected that the Finnish economy will recover from the deep economic crisis along with the rest of Europe. As recovery gathers momentum. economic growth will accelerate to over 3% in 2012. It is projected that exports will again begin to grow rapidly with the revival of world trade and the export markets. Domestic demand growth will also accelerate with the improving labour market situation and the unleashing of pent-up investment needs.
As we approach the middle of the decade. however. economic growth will begin to slow as a result of structural changes in the economy. population ageing and the relocation of production to cheaper labour economies.[...]