Ragnar Árnason
Ragnar Árnason is an emeritus professor of economics at the University of Iceland, known for his critical views on the economic implications of Iceland's potential membership in the European Union. In a recent lecture, he argued that low interest rates on housing loans are not guaranteed for Icelanders even if the euro is adopted, highlighting the economic challenges faced by EU member states. Ragnar's analysis includes a discussion on the costs associated with EU membership, estimating that Iceland would need to contribute significantly to EU funds, a financial burden he calculates could equate to around 100,000 Icelandic krónur per citizen. He also emphasizes the concerning trend of Europe's economic slowdown compared to other industrialized nations.
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Iceland· 2025-07-25
Ragnar Árnason, an emeritus professor of economics, criticizes the recent increase in fishing fees as economic folly.
Hækkunin efnahagslegt glapræðiIceland· 2025-07-16
Ragnar Árnason, a former professor of fisheries economics, is skeptical about the concept of resource rent in the context of fishing fees.
Auðlindarenta villandi hugtakIceland· 2025-06-27
Dr. Ragnar Árnason is a former economics professor invited to the committee meeting.
Minni hluti tekur á móti gestumIceland· 2025-06-17
Ragnar Árnason, a professor of economics at the University of Iceland, criticizes the government's proposal to increase fishing fees as detrimental to the economy.
Hækkun sögð gera Ísland fátækaraIceland· 2025-04-03
Ragnar Árnason describes the proposed fishing tax bill as a short-sighted and ignorant approach to Icelandic fisheries.
Segir samráðsleysi lögbrotIceland· 2025-04-03
Ragnar Árnason, head of the labor market department at the Confederation of Icelandic Employers, discussed the difficulties in comparing wages without complete information.
Laun verið hækkuð 250% umfram svigrúmIceland· 2025-03-20
Ragnar Árnason is a professor who discusses the factors determining interest rates in countries beyond just the currency used.
Lægri vextir sýnd veiði en ekki gefinIceland· 2025-03-17
Ragnar Árnason, an emeritus professor, argues that economic conditions in Iceland are better than in the EU.
Borga meira fyrir íbúðir á ÍslandiIceland· 2025-03-05
Ragnar Arnason has stated that the introduction of the common currency has not achieved the desired results.
Vonir um evrusvæðið brugðistIceland· 2025-03-01Ragnar Árnason, a professor emeritus of economics at the University of Iceland, believes it is correct to correct misconceptions about the adoption of the euro.
Óraunhæfar væntingar um evruIceland· 2025-03-01Ragnar Árnason points out the deep-seated issues facing Europe in economic terms as highlighted in Draghi's report.
Evrusvæðið á krossgötumIceland· 2025-03-01
Ragnar Árnason, a professor emeritus of economics at the University of Iceland, argues that low interest rates for housing loans in the eurozone are a misconception.
ESB-aðild þýðir ekki lægri vextiIceland· 2025-02-26