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A country report for Iceland is presented from MarketLine, with topics including economic growth, reunification efforts, and political structure.

A country report for Iceland is presented from publisher PRS Group Inc., with topics including economic growth, reunification efforts, and political structure.

A country report for Iceland is presented from publisher, MarketLine, with topics including economic conditions; political outlook; and foreign policies.

A country report for Iceland is presented from publisher OECD Publishing with topics including monetary policy framework; establishing a sovereign wealth fund; and reducing inequalities in education quality.

A country report for Iceland is presented from publisher Country Watch, with topics including economic condition, political structure, and investment overview.

A country report for Iceland is presented from publisher OECD, with topics including economic growth, reunification efforts, and political structure.

A country report for Iceland is presented from publisher The PRS Group, with topics including political structure, economic conditions, and investment profile.

The report on the analysis of the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental of Iceland as of June 2016 is presented from publisher MarketLine.

The article looks at the economic survey of Iceland, on topics including negative impact of educational weaknesses and barrier to entrepreneurship on labor productivity, need of strengthening the macro-prudential policy framework, and reformation of current labor market.

The article analyzes the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental (PESTLE) structure in Iceland. An executive summary of the country is presented which includes the management of foreign relations by the government, the participation of the country in the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 1970 and strong economic recovery. It also presents an overview of political and economic conditions of Iceland.

The article provides an overview on the economic condition in Iceland, with information on the standard of living, the reliance of the banking sector on foreign wholesale funding's availability and external debt.

The article discusses the findings of the economic survey in Iceland in 2013 on topics dealing with recommendations for economic recovery, monetary policy and fiscal stability and strategy to reduce public debt.

The article presents an overview of Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) economic surveys for Iceland for the year 2013. The main findings include an accommodative monetary policy despite inflation running above target, decline in domestic demand during the adjustment period and a drop in household debt though it remains high by international comparison. It notes that Iceland is on track to meet its Kyoto, Japan commitments although its carbon pricing is too weak.

The article offers information on the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental (PESTLE) structure in Iceland. It states that the government in the country focuses on promotion of the private sector to foster economic growth. It states that despite the improvement in fiscal position, the high external debt poses a financial risk to the country. It also reports that Iceland is among the most successful developed countries in limiting disparities of income and wealth.

Iceland is an island situated in northern Europe between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The country achieved independence from Denmark in 1944, and has since been ruled by a coalition of political parties which represent a majority in the parliament. The president is the ceremonial head of state and is directly elected for a four year term. The current president is Olafur Ragnar Grimsson who was elected in the June 2004 elections with an 85.6% majority. Geir Hilmar Haarde became the prime minister in June 2006 following the resignation of Halldor Asgrimsson. The government has been largely supportive of private sector development and has maintained very good external relations. However, the non-participation in the European Union (EU) has had its negative effects for Iceland: the economy of the country is currently going through a phase of weak current account balance and high inflation. That said, the country does have a strong services sector and a promising banking sector. The service sector, inclusive of sub-sectors like electricity and water supply, transport, communication, commerce and tourism, accounts for about 76% of GDP, while the industrial sector contributes 15.6%. The industrial sector primarily consists of fish processing and aluminum production. The services sector is the largest employer in the country, accounting for 71.4% of the total labor force followed by the industrial and agricultural sectors. Although technological developments are well supported by the government, the small size of the domestic market acts as a significant deterrent against the growth of advanced technologies in Iceland. The country has an abundance of natural resources, but pollution is slowly affecting the ecology and marine resources. Apart from rich marine resources, Iceland is also endowed with vast energy resources comprising both geothermal and hydropower energies. However, only a small part of the total resources has been explored so far. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Iceland's recent healthy economic performance is the combined result of its abundant natural resources and efficient labor force. The economy has also benefited from the implementation of free market reforms coupled with tax cuts and privatization. Furthermore, Iceland has a membership with the EEA following which it has synergized its economic integration with the European nations. With government measures beginning to take effect, inflation lowered from 4% in 2005 to 2.7% in 2006. The country's unemployment rate has been declining over the past few years and stood at just 3% in 2006. Marine products, aluminum, electronic equipments and machineries required for fish processing are some of the country's major exports. Iceland is an investment-friendly country, encouraging foreign investment, particularly in the energy sector. The US is the largest investor in Iceland. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents an overview of the investment strategies and policy of Iceland. Openness of Iceland to foreign investments; Currency conversion and transfer policies; Information on performance requirements and incentives, rights of private ownership, and protection of property rights; Amount of political violence, corruption, and crime; International investment agreements, foreign trade zones, and foreign investment statistics; Information on taxation administration and procedure.

Presents an overview of the economic conditions in Iceland. Details on economic performance, balance of payments, and regional situations; Macroeconomic data, including gross domestic product, unemployment rates, and foreign exchange rates; Major trading partners; Production of major crops, meat, and other agricultural exports and imports; Production and consumption of primary energy and electric power; Transportation and telecommunication data.

Economic activity slowed through the first quarter of 2007, reflecting tight macroeconomic policies and the maturing of major aluminium-related investment projects. However, it revived subsequently as expansionary policy measures in the run-up to the general election in May rekindled demand and inflation pressures at a time when tensions and imbalances in the economy remained substantial. The further tightening of the monetary stance in the autumn should cool down the economy gradually in the period ahead. But the economy remains vulnerable to changes in foreign investor sentiment, especially in the context of fragile global financial-market conditions. Consequently, the key challenge for policy in the near term is to restore macroeconomic stability by ensuring that steady progress is made in unwinding both internal and external imbalances. In addition, with a view to sustaining Iceland's favourable growth performance, steps need to be taken to strengthen the ability of both monetary and fiscal policy to moderate macroeconomic volatility and prevent the re-emergence of such imbalances. In a longer-term perspective, a key challenge for policymakers is health-care reform. Although the overall fiscal position is better than in many other OECD countries, health care (which is largely government-funded) is a major source of public spending pressures. Health outcomes are very good, but there appears to be room for enhancing cost-effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information on the economy of Iceland. Accordingly, the economic activity of the country has slowed and growth came virtually to a stop in the year to the first quarter of 2007 with tightening macroeconomic policies and the maturing of major aluminium-related investment projects. It says that the international liquidity crisis has raised uncertainty on economic prospects as markets are likely to stay volatile in the foreseeable future.

The article offers an overview of the economic conditions in Iceland as of 2005, including its balance of payments and gross domestic product.

The article presents an economic assessment for Iceland. The growth performance in the country is impressive. Its real gross domestic product poses four percent per annum. The outlook for macroeconomic imbalances is negative in relation to excess demand, account deficit and wage issues. It is assumed that if monetary policy will be tightened it will positively influence inflation.

Presents an overview of the investment strategies and policy of Iceland. Openness of Iceland to foreign investments; Currency conversion and transfer policies; Information on performance requirements and incentives, rights of private ownership, and protection of property rights; Amount of political violence, corruption, and crime; International investment agreements, foreign trade zones, and foreign investment statistics; Information on taxation administration and procedure.

Presents an overview of the economic conditions in Iceland. Details on economic performance, balance of payments, and regional situations; Macroeconomic data, including gross domestic product, unemployment rates, and foreign exchange rates; Major trading partners; Production of major crops, meat, and other agricultural exports and imports; Production and consumption of primary energy and electric power; Transportation and telecommunication data.

Presents an overview of the investment strategies and policy of Iceland. Openness of Iceland to foreign investments; Currency conversion and transfer policies; Information on performance requirements and incentives, rights of private ownership, and protection of property rights; Amount of political violence, corruption, and crime; International investment agreements, foreign trade zones, and foreign investment statistics; Information on taxation administration and procedure.

Presents an overview of the economic conditions in Iceland. Details on economic performance, balance of payments, and regional situations; Macroeconomic data, including gross domestic product, unemployment rates, and foreign exchange rates; Major trading partners; Production of major crops, meat, and other agricultural exports and imports; Production and consumption of primary energy and electric power; Transportation and telecommunication data.

Presents an overview of the investment strategies and policy of Iceland. Openness of Iceland to foreign investments; Currency conversion and transfer policies; Information on performance requirements and incentives, rights of private ownership, and protection of property rights; Amount of political violence, corruption, and crime; International investment agreements, foreign trade zones, and foreign investment statistics; Information on taxation administration and procedure;

Presents an overview of the economic conditions in Iceland. Details on economic performance, balance of payments, and regional situations; Macroeconomic data, including gross domestic product, unemployment rates, and foreign exchange rates; Major trading partners; Production of major crops, meat, and other agricultural exports and imports; Production and consumption of primary energy and electric power; Transportation and telecommunication data.

Examines structural policy developments which have influenced the economy of Iceland from the 1990s to 2002. Challenges to the deregulation and privatization of the energy sector; Changes in the financial markets; Effect of policies regarding the housing market.

Examines the economic performance and outlook of Iceland from the 1990s to 2002. Factors which have contributed to its economic recovery; Economic imbalances which have been corrected; Trend in private consumption; Rate of unemployment.

Presents assessments and recommendations on the economy of Iceland. Indications of improvement in economic performance; External market developments that pose downside risk to the outlook; Areas in need of some structural policy changes.

Provides basic data for the Republic of Iceland. Population of the country; Type of government; Details on the gross domestic product.

Focuses on the economic condition of Iceland. Evaluation of the gross domestic product; Assessment of macroeconomic activity; Growth rate in different key sectors.

Presents a calendar of main economic events in Iceland from December 1999 until January 2001. Amendment of the Central Bank Act in January 2000; Move of the Central Bank to raise its interest rates in June 2000; Rise in private-sector base wages in January 2001.

Provides information on Iceland's economy. Ratio of housing investment to GDP; Increases in the capital stock; Diversification of the pension funds' portfolios.