The Norwegian economy is in its third year of economic expansion. Employment growth is strong and the registered unemployment rate has fallen to levels last seen in 2008. Non-oil business investments are at a 10-year high. These positive developments are expected to continue. Unemployment has declined across the country, and employment growth is strong. With economic growth picking up and unemployment declining, the Government has moved to a neutral fiscal policy stance in recent years.
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