In recent years, Finland has been worried again, after a period of some ten years of good economic performance. The worry seems to have grown alongside doubts over the competitiveness of one mobile phone company, and it has become ever… READ MORE »
Finland is too accustomed to homogeneity. And while I am not an advocate of pluralism in the sense of neglecting traditions and cultural values, it is indisputable that increasing international competition does not leave much room for deliberation when it… READ MORE »
Glenn R. Gassen writes about the proposal made in Germany that Russia should join NATO. Gassen thinks that this topic should create more discussion and raise interest also in Finland. READ MORE »
As the world emerges from the worst recession since the Great Depression, a new financial landscape is beginning to take shape. The shortcomings of the financial sector not only shocked and angered the general public, but resulted in a level… READ MORE »
The world is, in every aspect, imperfect. So is the human nature. Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said “unless somebody can find a way to change human nature, we will have more crises”. The current financial turmoil sees the vulnerability… READ MORE »