Government finances have shown surpluses in each year, and the general government debt ratio has declined rapidly and is currently one of the lowest in the euro area.
BIS Review 108/2008  9  GDP growth: Finland and euro area  Finland  Euro area  SUOMEN PANKKI | FINLANDS BANK | BANK OF FINLAND  7  Inflation (HICP): Finland and euro area  SUOMEN PANKKI | FINLANDS BANK | BANK OF FINLAND  8  A frequently asked question is: How much did Finland's participation in EMU contribute to this favourable development?