Finnish Economy Faces Challenges of Euro Crisis, Aging, IMF Says

Finland’s economic growth will probably suffer from the European debt crisis as the country’s aging population erodes its long-term growth potential, the International Monetary Fund said.

“While Finland has strong fundamentals and a track record of good policies, the near-term economic outlook is highly vulnerable to external developments,” the Washington-based organization said in a report on its website today. “Population aging remains a challenge for long-term fiscal sustainability.”