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A report on the economic and financial condition of Norway as of May 2014 is presented. It provides key information about the country including its population, religion and total land area. An overview of the short-term forecast for its economic condition is also outlined including its growth, inflation and labor market.

The article offers information on the economic condition of Norway as of February 2014 and provides forecast from 2010 to 2018. Among the key indicators that were included in the forecast are economic growth, inflation, and monetary policy. Information regarding the country's labor markets, capital investment, and exchange rates is also discussed.

The report presents an outlook of the economic and political sectors in Norway from 2014-2018. It provides an overview of the country's fiscal policy, political stability, policy trends, monetary policy, inflation, economic growth, exchange rates, international relations, and political structure. Graphical representations of these sectors are also presented.

The article provides an overview of the economic condition in Norway in relation to its growth, inflation and exchange rates from 2008-2014. It notes that the Norwegian mainland economy emerged from recession in the second quarter of 2009 and is likely to expand steadily during 2011 and 2012. It also forecasts the increasing risk that consumer price inflation is facing significant pressure in the near term due to higher oil, commodity and food prices.

The article offers information on the economic condition report of Norway. It states that in the second half of 2008, the country experienced recession though the decline was less pronounced compared to other European countries. It says that in April 2010, inflation rate reached 3.3% after its decline in June 2009 from 3.4% to 0.6% in October 2009. It mentions that the country's outlook will remain at ease in surplus throughout the period.

The article reports on the forecasted economic condition in Norway for 2010-2011. It notes that the global economy is starting to emerge from a severe recession in late 2008 and early 2009. On the event, Norway has experienced an economic recession in the second half of 2008 and the first half of 2009. Meanwhile, inflation crept is up in the first half of 2009 to a peak of 3.4% in June, but has dropped in the second half of 2009 to stand at 1.5% by November.

The article provides an economic forecast for Norway for the coming fiscal year 2009-2010. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to raise at the rate of only one percent until 2010, while its real GDP growth will be at negative two percent. A decline of private consumption is also expected due to weakening labor market and decelerating real earnings growth. Inflation, moreover, is likewise expected to remain above the level in Norway's main trading partners.

The article presents the economic outlook for Norway for 2009-2010. The foreign balance is predicted to make a positive contribution to growth with weak domestic demand weighing on imports and exports benefiting from rising gas production. The headline inflation rate is forecasted to drop from an average of 3.8% in 2008 to 1.8% in 2009 and 1.5% in 2010 as growth softens. Oil prices are projected to soften in 2009 but petroleum export earnings will sustain a large surplus on the goods account.

The article focuses on the economic conditions in Norway. According to the author, the world economy which has expanded strongly in the first half of 2007 is being forecasted to have cooled slightly in mid-year until 2008 before picking up a little in 2009. He added that the private consumption has been forecasted to slow down reflecting lower employment growth and higher inflation.

The article forecasts the economic condition in Norway for 2007-2008. The pace of growth in private consumption is expected to slow during the second half of 2007 into 2008. It is forecasted that high oil prices will encourage continued strong investment in exploration and field operation. The headline inflation is likely to increase to an average of 0.8%.

Norway has a robust macroeconomic policy framework to manage the potentially destabilising impact of its oil wealth. Nonetheless, emerging macroeconomic imbalances due to the unusually large terms of trade shock may require flexibility in adaption of policy rules. The current strong growth in the real economy and the positive output gap must be seen against the back-drop of sustained low core inflation, reflecting monetary policy trade-offs inherent in the flexible inflation targeting regime. Still, monetary policy is faced with a difficult trade-off, as bringing inflation quickly up towards the inflation target may conflict with stable developments in production and employment. While a structural boost to potential growth may explain the past period of strong growth and low core inflation, this is hard to ascertain. Policy should assume that the structure of the economy has not really changed, and withdraw monetary stimulus relatively quickly, aiming at anchoring inflation expectations on target and at the same time stabilising the real economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information on the economic forecasts of Norway for the years 2007-2008. Norway's domestic economy will continue to be the main factor contributing to the growing economy. Headline inflation is expected to rise to 2.6 % in 2007 and fall in 2008. Export earnings will maintain a high surplus on oil with oil prices remaining stable in 2007 and production increasing.

The article discusses the domestic economy of Norway. The latest national accounts data indicate a strong recovery in Norwegian economic activity in the second quarter of 2005. Adjusted for both inflation and seasonal variations, total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 1.3% quarter on quarter in the second 2005, up from 0.3% in the first quarter. Mainland GDP growth also accelerated, to 0.9% quarter on quarter in the second quarter from 0.6% in the first. Underlying the strong rebound in domestic demand was a 2.5% quarterly rise in private consumption and a 10.9% rise in gross fixed capital formation.

Appropriate monetary and fiscal policy settings are important to ensure sustained low-inflation growth and the prudent management of large natural resource wealth. The economy has climbed out of recession, and the present recovery is becoming more self-sustained and broadly-based. Inflation is significantly below the Norges Bank target, reflecting low imported consumer goods inflation and wage moderation. Monetary policy faces the dilemma of allowing inflation to rise without triggering overheating and wage push, while households' debt has risen sharply in response to prolonged low interest rates. The structural non-oil deficit is now moving closer to the fiscal rule, though still overshooting it by some 1 3/4 per cent of mainland GDP despite higher oil prices and strong growth, possibly adding to pro-cyclicality of policies. Fiscal laxity could lead to renewed upward pressure on the real exchange rate. The 2006 Budget will send an important signal about fiscal credibility. Tax cuts underway to reduce distortions may be an efficient way of spending the oil wealth but, in view of the deficit slippage, should be balanced by expenditure tightening, notably in social benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Assesses the condition of the Norweigian economy as of 2002. Performance of the labor market; Capability of the government to control the occurrence of inflation; Event creating strong pressure to ease fiscal policy.

Forecast the economic conditions for the period 2000 to 2003 in Norway. Implications of the recession in the U.S. on the economy of the country; Increase in consumer demand; Decline in consumer price inflation.

Provides information on the different factors affecting the economy of Norway. Household saving decision; Labor force participation rate; Changes in inflation rate.

Focuses on the macroeconomic performance of Norway as of 2000. Implication of increase in oil price for wages and inflation; Volume growth of oil production; Percentage of increase of the gross domestic product in 2000.

Provides information on the different factors affecting the economy of Norway. Household purchases of automobiles; Salmon farming industry; Increase in unemployment rate; Consumer price inflation.

Focuses on the macroeconomic performance of Norway as of 1999. Risks of currency depreciation and accelerating inflation; Increase in government consumption and gross fixed capital formation; Percentage of increase of the gross domestic product in 1999.

Discusses an economic risk assessment of Norway in 1999 and 2000 and recommendations to address its problems. Reason for the slowdown of the growth of gross domestic product; Factors behind the subdued inflationary pressures; Need of an improved monetary policy stance.

Discusses an economic risk assessment of Norway in 1998 and recommendations to address its problems. Reason for the slowdown of the growth of gross domestic product; Factors behind the subdued inflationary pressures; Increase in wages after the 1998 central wage negotiations.

The article focuses on the economic performance of Norway for February 2011. According to the survey by the Norges Bank, the central bank, there is an increase in the corporate and household credit demand during the fourth quarter of 2010. It reports the rise in the inflation rate with a headline consumer price index (CPI) average of 2.5 percent for 2010. It notes the increase in trade surplus for 2010 which reflects the strong export earnings from crude oil and gas.

The article presents an economic forecast for various sectors of Norway's economy. It reports the international assumptions for various economic indicators of the country including the real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, and exchange rates, and mentions the growth in country's GDP during 2007. It discusses consumer price inflation in the country during the final months of 2007 and early 2008, due to higher food and energy prices. Also presented is an overview of Norway's export sector.

The article presents information related to the employment, wages and prices regarding the domestic economy of Norway for 2006-2007. According to Statistics Norway's labor force survey, labor demand continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2005. The overall employment increased by 0.6% in 2005, marking the second consecutive year of increase and the largest rise since 1998. Despite the constrict labor market, the government's efforts to instill wage restraint in unionized contract renegotiations governed to a slowdown in basic wages and total average earnings in 2005. As a result of the increase in value-added tax on food on January 1, 2006, and rising energy prices, the inflation accelerated in the first quarter of 2006.

The article offers information on the forecasted economic conditions in Norway. According to the author, improving the public services such as education and healthcare are the main priority of the government. He added that due to the buoyant tax receipts from the offshore sector, the budget surplus of the general government will remain high in 2008-2009. Moreover, the Norges Bank will operate with an inflation target.

Several charts are presented that show the monthly economic performance and forecast for Norway for 2007 to 2011 including price inflation, exchange rate and retail sales.

Several charts that depict the monthly economic trends of Norway from 2006-2010 are presented, including price inflation, foreign exchange rate, and retail sales.

Several charts that depict the annual economic trends of Norway from 2005-2011 are presented, including real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, consumer price inflation, and recorded unemployment.

Several charts are presented that depict the monthly economic trends of Norway for the period of January 2006 through December 2009, including exchange rate, price inflation, and natural gas.

Several charts are presented which depict the annual economic trends of Norway for the period of 2007 through 2011, including the real gross domestic product (GDP), consumer price inflation, and recorded unemployment.

Several charts are presented depicting the monthly economic trends in Norway from January 2006 to April 2009, which include the exchange rate, price inflation and retail sales.

Several charts are presented depicting the annual economic trends in Norway from 2004 to 2010, which include the real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, consumer price inflation and current account balance.

Several charts are presented that depict the trends of Norway's economic indicators for the months of 2005-2009, including exchange rate, price inflation, and retail sales.

The article reports on the economic and political developments in Norway as of September 2008. The Labour Party is expected to remain in minority administration after the 2009 election. The government will channel an increasing amount of oil wealth into the economy and increase its budget on local government, health, education, research and environmental projects. There is a possibility that Norges Bank will increase its interest rates with the increase of inflation.

The article discusses the political and economic policy outlook for Norway for 2006-07. The "red-green" majority coalition of the Labor Party, the Socialist Left Party and the Centre Party is expected to remain together. The Progress Party is expected to press its immigration policy. Norges Banks' June Inflation Report suggests further increases in interest rates. The value of oil export earnings increased in the first quarter of 2006.

Provides information on the economic structure in the Norway. Gross domestic product; Consumer price inflation; Exports and imports; General government balance and debt; Exchange rate.