By Months: Stig Rästa

Economic perspectives center on tax policy and fiscal sustainability. The speaker is concerned about the potential risks that a low tax burden poses to future tax revenues, preferring a cautious approach to public finance and fiscal discipline.

The speaker strongly advocates for economic growth driven by high added value, innovation, and increased investment in research and development (with a recommended target of 3% of GDP). They support the state playing a role by improving access to targeted subsidies, export guarantees, and venture capital, thereby facilitating a shift away from subcontracting towards the creation of final products. The ultimate objective is to boost productivity to ensure higher wages and enhanced competitiveness.

The economic perspectives are linked to social equality, stressing that equal opportunities help create a country that attracts smart and enterprising people. He/She connects the valuing of women's work and contribution with realizing the nation's full potential.

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