The Nordic Edge

The Nordics are among the world’s most competitive and innovative economies. But is that position beginning to weaken?

A new Nordic Council of Ministers report, Analysis of Competitiveness in a Nordic Perspective, takes a closer look at the region’s strengths and the challenges that could threaten its position. Productivity growth is lagging behind the US, promising companies struggle to scale, and access to skills, capital and energy is becoming increasingly critical.

In this episode, Maria Rosendahl, Director of policy at Technology Industries of Sweden, joins us to discuss what the report tells us about the future of Nordic competitiveness. Why are we struggling to turn strong research and innovation into global technology companies? What does growing geopolitical uncertainty mean for small, open economies like Sweden? And what needs to change if the Nordics are to maintain their competitive edge?