An important policy discussion is ongoing in Denmark and Sweden on joining the Euro-pean Union's banking union. Joining would bring pros and cons. A major issue is the supervi-sion and resolution at the national level of large banks with a Scandinavian footprint. It is not evident that Denmark...

"The Danish Economy in a Global Context provides a general introduction to economic developments, institutions and policies in Denmark. A number of topical policy issues, such as retirement, education and globalisation, are discussed in a non-technical fashion. The text takes a global...

1. The Danish economy in an international perspective; 2. National income accounts concepts and measures; 3. Business Cycles, stabilisation policy, and sustainability of fiscal policy; 4. Financial markets and monetary policy; 5. International economic integration and the external balance; 6. The...