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The article offers information on the May 2008 review of the economic policy of Norway. The central bank of Norway, Norges Bank increased interest rates to 5.5% at its Executive Board meeting on April 23, 2008, suggesting that it continues to attach greater weight to the risk of inflation than to the threat of economic slowdown. Bjarne Hakon Hanssen, Norway's labour and social affairs minister, presented a white paper before the parliament on April 18, 2008, to relax rules for immigrant workers.

The article discusses recent economic policy of Norway. Several privatisation initiatives have been aired in recent months. A white paper was presented to the Storting (parliament) in December 2004, outlining plans to achieve compatibility with the EU directive for liberalising the European postal market. Even though Norway is not an EU member, it is obliged to abide by its internal market directives by virtue of its associate membership through the European Economic Area (EEA). Norway started the process of liberalising its postal service by transposing the EU's postal directive of 2002 into Norwegian law, and has promised to complete liberalisation before the official deadline of 2009. INSETS: Main aspects of the government's pension reform proposals;Basel II: New methods for calculating credit risk ratings.

The article reports on the political condition in Norway. It highlights the July 22, 2011 event, when a far-right extremist bombed government buildings in Oslo and carried out a mass shooting of youth members of the Labour Party, of which 11 of the victims had their names on local election ballot papers, on the island of Utoya. It announces the members of the independent commission who will be examining various aspects of the July atrocities.

The article focuses on foreign trade of Norway. According to balance-of-payments data, Norway for the first five months of 2004 show strong external surpluses. The trade and current account balances have benefited from high levels of merchandise export earnings. Petroleum exports account for roughly 60% of total Norwegian merchandise exports and although oil and gas prices have fluctuated in recent years, they are considerably higher than in the late 1990s. The rise in merchandise exports earnings is being assisted by higher income from other Norwegian goods, such as pulp and paper, chemicals and non-ferrous metals.

The article discusses the economic policy of Norway. It says that the petroleum policy white paper in the country outlines the plans of the government for the offshore gas and oil operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). It mentions that the government is pursuing its subterranean storage plan for carbon dioxide emissions. It also adds that the pioneering carbon capture and storage (CCS) scheme of Norway aims to eliminate concerns on environmental cost of fossil fuel recovery.

The article discusses changes in Norway's economic policy as of December 2009. Norges Bank has decided to withdraw the liquidity measures enforced during the global financial crisis. Among the measures eliminated by Norges Bank fall on long-term loans and covered or mortgage-backed bonds. Terje Riis-Johansen, minister for petroleum and energy, is devising a white paper that will support the government's initiatives to boost gas and oil output that are still under debate.

The article reports on the economic performance in Norway for March 2009. It states that mainland gross domestic product decline by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% quarter on quarter and decelerated to 0.4% year on year on an unadjusted basis. It says that large amount of capital spending in the oil and gas industry, as well as in parts of the manufacturing sector, by producers of chemicals, refined petroleum and food products, propped up investment spending for most of 2008.

The article reports on the economic and political outlook of Norway for 2007-2008. An overview of the country's political scene is given, including the government's initiative on creating climate change policies. The country's economic policy outlook is also provided, which includes its intention to buy a 30% stake in a new company called Aker Holding to ensure that one of the country's largest engineering and construction firms will not fall under foreign ownership.

Provides information about the economic policy of Norway. Release of the traditional revised budget from the Ministry of Finance; Consideration of the non-oil budget deficit as the real indicator of fiscal policy; Increase in the general government budget surplus.

The article offers an outlook on the economic performance of Norway in 2011 and beyond. A survey by Norges Bank shows that most of the credit standards for corporations and households were unmoved in the second quarter of 2011 and are predicted to remain so in the next quarter. Another survey from Statistics Norway demonstrates positive view of Norwegian industry's economic activity.

The article reports on the political outlook for 2008-2009 in Norway. It is forecasted that despite bad opinion polls, the centre-left government composed of the Labour Party, Socialist Left Party and Centre Party will remain in office. It has been claimed that foreign policy, specifically relations with the European Union and defence matters is one of the most divisive areas for the ruling political party.

The article discusses the economic performance of Norway from January 2007-March 2008. The gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.3% in the fourth quarter of 2007. The overall GDP growth averaged to 3.5% in 2007, while it was 2.5% in 2006. The falling petroleum production is stated to affect the GDP. The private consumption and investments were seen to remain strong during the fourth quarter of 2007. Norwegian firms were encouraged to raise their capital outlays due to their high profitability.

Presents quarterly economic indicators and trade data in Norway as of 1999. Includes economic indicators from the third quarter of 1997 to the third quarter of 1999; Average monthly industrial production; Market and foreign exchange rates; Performance of export and import trade.

Presents several charts depicting economic indicators and trade data in Norway as of 1999. Performance of oil companies, construction and manufacturing industries; Level of employment growth; Wholesale prices of investment and consumer goods; Statistics on trade deficits, freight rates and foreign exchange figures; Total export and import goods.

Presents charts depicting quarterly economic indicators and trade data of Norway as of the second quarter of 1999. Average industrial and construction production; Trends in labor market and consumer prices; Performance in retail trade; Data on foreign trade and payments; Principal export and import products; Main trading partners.

Presents quarterly economic indicators and trade data in Norway as of the first quarter of 1999. Includes information on industrial production, wages and prices, foreign trade and payments from 1996 to 1998; Export and import volumes from 1997 to 1998; Main export and import destinations and origins from 1997 to 1998.

Presents quarterly indicators of economic activity in Norway. Gross domestic prices at current prices; Whole economy; Industrial production; Mining; Manufacturing; Stocks; Permits issued; Employment; Housing starts.

Presents quarterly indicators of economic activity in Norway from 1995 to 1997.

Presents Norway's quarterly indicators and trade data, compiled as of the first quarter of 1998. Industrial production; Employment; Wages and prices; Wholesale prices; Exports; Imports; Foreign exchange; Foreign trade.

Presents economic indicators and trade data for Norway. Indicators of economic activity for the third quarter of 1997; Foreign trade figures for the period, January-June 1997; Trade with major trading partners.

Presents quarterly economic indicators and trade data for Norway for the period of 1994-1997. Exports; Industrial production; Consumer prices; Foreign trade.

Presents statistics illustrating indicators of economic activity in Norway for the first quarter of 1997. Industrial production; Employment and unemployment rates; Retail trade sales; Wholesale prices.

Presents economic indicators in Norway, as of the fourth quarter of 1996. Industrial production; Manufacturing; Construction; Employment.

Presents charts depicting the economic condition of Norway as of the first quarter of 1999. Economic indicators from 1994 to 1998; Main origins, destinations and volume of exports and imports in 1997; Contributions of industries and services to the gross domestic product in 1997.