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Video: The Icelandic economy in 60 seconds
In a new short video, the Iceland Chamber of Commerce reviews the state of the Icelandic economy in 60 seconds — inflation, interest rates, …
26 August 2026
Increased regulation of the .is national domain needs explanation
Viðskiptaráð believes that the need for the substantial increase in regulation and public oversight being proposed has not been demonstrated in the …
24 August 2026
Eighteen exemplary companies recognised for good governance
18 Icelandic companies were awarded the title of Exemplary Company in Good Governance for 2025–2026. The awards are presented by Stjórnvísi, …
21 August 2026
A Supersized Pension System
Birta Karen Tryggvadóttir, an economist in Viðskiptaráð's policy division, discusses Iceland's pension system, one of the strongest in the world. …
20 August 2026
Carbon tariff an undesirable response to a flawed system
Viðskiptaráð points out that CBAM only resolves part of the competitiveness problem that the phase-out of free ETS allowances creates for Icelandic …
20 August 2026
State investments need clearer cost-benefit analysis
A clear requirement should be set for cost-benefit analysis of the state's larger investment projects, for options analysis to cover different ways of …
19 August 2026
New fund does not solve the problem
Viðskiptaráð believes that a new fund does not solve the root of the problem in the media market. RÚV is the only media company in the Nordic …
19 August 2026
Intervention in pricing decisions can reduce competition
Viðskiptaráð believes that an oligopoly does not equate to a lack of competition, and that speculation about tacit collusion requires more robust …
18 August 2026
An oversized piggy bank: the scale and agency problem of the pension system
The Icelandic pension system is one of the strongest in the world. Through foresight, Icelanders have managed to build a nearly fully funded system. …
18 August 2026
Minister granted power to ban entire product categories
Viðskiptaráð opposes the passage of the bill on nicotine and tobacco control in its current form. It considers the draft to involve an excessive …
12 August 2026
R&D support system must be simple and predictable
The Iceland Chamber of Commerce has reviewed the plans for amending the act on support for innovation companies. The Chamber supports, among other …
10 August 2026
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