Petter Osmundsen

Norway's oil and gas boom leaves other European economies lagging behind

June 8, 2012
Business, Economics and Jobs

Most countries in Europe are worried sick about debt, bailouts and unemployment, but Norway recently decided to cut spending in order to avoid too much growth. The smart management of Norway's oil and gas industry is bringing spectacular wealth to the country's small fishing towns.

Norway's oil and gas boom leaves other European economies lagging behind

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