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There are many theories about how and why Norway the last fifty years has evolved from a be a relatively insignificant and poor peripheral European small state to a be an influential, wealthy and prosperous state. Many swear by the tale of ancestors who, through hard and selfless toil built ships, power plants and oil platforms. The official version is rather that the nation's democratic consensus agreed on successful and long-term savings and investment. Although I have mostly supporter of the theory that the last two generations of Norwegian primarily been adventurous lucky. Important trace template is now on progress can and will continue over the next decade, the international framework Norway wants - and what was privileged position can and should be used. Adapted from the source document.

Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, & Hungary have in little more than ten years established market-based economies. The countries chose, in spite of geographical proximity & historical links, different reform strategies, especially with respect to inflation stabilization & privatization. The different strategies can to a large extent be explained by different starting points. In preparation for EU membership, the economic policies in the four countries have gradually converged. The economic results have been mixed. Many have gained from greater choice & higher living standards. Still, economic growth is only slightly above the performance of the EU countries, unemployment is high, & government budgets exhibit large deficits. Membership of the EU could bring about more trade & investment & help narrow the income gap towards Western Europe. Adapted from the source document.