Denmark is among the most successful of the OECD countries
Despite a heavy tax burden, an encompassing welfare state, a high degree of
regulation and a very open economy Denmark has outdone most of the highly
developed marked economies since the 1980?ies.
A large international conference at CBS on May 11th will focus on analyzing
and debating Denmark's success ? the occasion is the publication of the
book: "National Identity and the Varieties of Capitalism: The Danish
Experience". The main conclusion of this book is that Danish and economical
institutions have been able to further a smooth adjustment to the challenges
of globalization.
"The purpose of this conference is to discuss the institutional conditions'
economical, political and cultural - that have enabled Denmark to be among
the most successful OECD countries in the global economy. The conference
addresses both the historical and institutional reasons for Denmark's
productivity and challenges ahead. Another subject to be discussed is the
possibility that Denmark could be an ideal model for the future of Europe,
both among politicians and researchers, as well as in the public debate",
Professor Ove K. Petersen says.
The conference takes place on May 11th from 10 am - 4 pm at CBS, Solbjerg
Plads 3 in Danske Bank Auditorium, 2.01 with the participation of Henning
Christophersen and Mogens Lykketoft.
References:
National Identity and the Varieties of Capitalism: The Danish Experiment
Editors
John L. Campbell, Professor in Sociology, Darthmouth College, visiting
professor at International Center for Business and Politics, CBS,
John A. Hall, Dean, Faculty of Arts, McGill University
Ove K. Pedersen, Professor and Director of the Center for International
Business and Politics, CBS.Politics, CBS.