Economics
Economic System:
Denmark has a diverse, mixed economy. A mixed economy is an economic system combining private and public enterprise. Denmark relies mostly, but not exclusively, on human resources. But there are also a few significant natural resources found in Denmark as well.
Economic Indicators:
Poverty Rates:
Estimated population below poverty line is 13.4%. This puts them on the low end in relation to other countries. The US population below the poverty line is at 15.1%, while other countries like France are at 9% and Mexico at 52.3%.
Labor Distribution:
The labor force by occupation in Denmark is made up of 2.6% agriculture, 20.3% industry, and 77.1% services. This is about the same as France, Italy, and a few other countries. Mexico is a bit higher up in agriculture (13.4%) while Afganistan is at 78.6% agriculture. Still, in comparison Denmark's labor distribution is relatively similar to many countries.
Public Debt:
In 2015, public debt of Denmark was estimated at 40.2% of GDP. In the country comparison to the rest of the world, Denmark is 114.
GDP - $333 billion
Denmark has a diverse, mixed economy. A mixed economy is an economic system combining private and public enterprise. Denmark relies mostly, but not exclusively, on human resources. But there are also a few significant natural resources found in Denmark as well.
Economic Indicators:
Poverty Rates:
Estimated population below poverty line is 13.4%. This puts them on the low end in relation to other countries. The US population below the poverty line is at 15.1%, while other countries like France are at 9% and Mexico at 52.3%.
Labor Distribution:
The labor force by occupation in Denmark is made up of 2.6% agriculture, 20.3% industry, and 77.1% services. This is about the same as France, Italy, and a few other countries. Mexico is a bit higher up in agriculture (13.4%) while Afganistan is at 78.6% agriculture. Still, in comparison Denmark's labor distribution is relatively similar to many countries.
Public Debt:
In 2015, public debt of Denmark was estimated at 40.2% of GDP. In the country comparison to the rest of the world, Denmark is 114.
GDP - $333 billion
- What will be produced with Denmark's resources?
iron, steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, food processing, machinery and transportation equipment, textiles and clothing, electronics, construction, furniture and other wood products, shipbuilding and refurbishment, windmills, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment
Agricultural:
barley, wheat, potatoes, sugar beets; pork, dairy products; fish
Exports:
machinery and instruments, meat and meat products, dairy products, fish, pharmaceuticals, furniture, windmills
- How will these goods be produced?
- Who will use these goods?
- Will these goods be exported?
Information and Statistics from CIA World Factbook.
Status of Education in Denmark
The Danish government views its education system as a crucial way to "stimulate the ability of students to innovate, see opportunities and convert ideas into value, in other words to be entrepreneurial" (Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science). Education is incredible important to Denmark, as they see a good education as the only way for a small country like Denmark to compete and participate globally. According to the CIA World Factbook, school life expectancy from primary to tertiary education in Denmark is a total 19 years (18 years for men, 20 for women), with literacy in Denmark at approximately 99% for both men and women.
Levels of education in Denmark:
Levels of education in Denmark:
- Pre-school
- Primary and lower secondary education
- Upper secondary education
- Vocational education and training
- Higher education
- Adult learning
"High quality education at all levels is essential to ensure competitiveness in today’s globalised world."
-The Official Website of Denmark
Overview of the Danish Education System:
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Source: Overview of the Danish Education System [Get an overview of how the Danish Education System is structured.]. (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2016, from http://eng.uvm.dk/-/media/UVM/Billeder/Service/English/2011/Indhold/100526_Det-ordinaere-uddannelsessystem_eng_small.ashx?w=660&h=599&as=1&la=en
How Denmark is meeting the UN's 3 Priorities
Priority 1: Put Every Child in School
Basic education in Denmark is required by law for children ages 6-16, although they aren't required to attend public school. School participation from pre-primary to primary is almost at 99% for both males and and females, with secondly school participation at about 88% for men and 90% for women (UNICEF).
Priority 2: Improve the Quality of Learning
Denmark strives to improve the quality of learning by maintaining high academic standards combined with innovative learning approaches. The ways in which Denmark actively improves the quality of learning are as follows:
According to the Danish Ministry for Children, Education and Gender Equality, public school’s strengths and academic standards must be maintained and improved by working with the three main goals:
Higher education combines academic excellence with innovative research and teaching. Danish higher education institutions collaborate with business, industry, and research institutes to create an "enriching and vibrant learning environment" (The Official Website of Denmark). Danish higher education institutions offer a range of opportunities for international students. According to a survey of international students studying in Denmark, 78% of the over 3,500 students recommended Denmark as a study destination (Study in Denmark).
Priority 3: Foster Global Citizenship
A non-profit organization headquartered in Denmark called Global Citizen aims at "finding new ways to Sharing Knowledge, Building Networks and Generating Solutions for one sustainable world", and it's mission is to "co-develop an informal, global participatory infrastructure (PI) that includes major, regular face-to-face meetings for millions of global citizens as well as a Massive Online Collaboration Platform that will take human problem solving to its next level" (Global Citizen).
Meeting EFA Goals
Priority 1: Put Every Child in School
Basic education in Denmark is required by law for children ages 6-16, although they aren't required to attend public school. School participation from pre-primary to primary is almost at 99% for both males and and females, with secondly school participation at about 88% for men and 90% for women (UNICEF).
Priority 2: Improve the Quality of Learning
Denmark strives to improve the quality of learning by maintaining high academic standards combined with innovative learning approaches. The ways in which Denmark actively improves the quality of learning are as follows:
- High Standards: Regulated and financed by the state. All public educational institutions are approved and evaluated on an ongoing basis. By keeping standards high, Danes are constantly having to improve on the current system in order to meet or exceed expectations.
- Lifelong Learning: a strong tradition in Denmark, leading many Danes to continue to improve their knowledge and skills later in life.
- Active Participation: Students are encouraged to play an active role in their learning process; they are expected to participate in discussions and continuously develop their critical/analytical skills.
According to the Danish Ministry for Children, Education and Gender Equality, public school’s strengths and academic standards must be maintained and improved by working with the three main goals:
- The public school must challenge all students to reach their full potential.
- The public school must lower the significance of social background on academic results.
- Trust in the school and student well-being must be enhanced through respect for professional knowledge and practice in the public school.
Higher education combines academic excellence with innovative research and teaching. Danish higher education institutions collaborate with business, industry, and research institutes to create an "enriching and vibrant learning environment" (The Official Website of Denmark). Danish higher education institutions offer a range of opportunities for international students. According to a survey of international students studying in Denmark, 78% of the over 3,500 students recommended Denmark as a study destination (Study in Denmark).
Priority 3: Foster Global Citizenship
A non-profit organization headquartered in Denmark called Global Citizen aims at "finding new ways to Sharing Knowledge, Building Networks and Generating Solutions for one sustainable world", and it's mission is to "co-develop an informal, global participatory infrastructure (PI) that includes major, regular face-to-face meetings for millions of global citizens as well as a Massive Online Collaboration Platform that will take human problem solving to its next level" (Global Citizen).
Meeting EFA Goals
- Goal 1: Expand early childhood care and education
- Goal 2: Provide free and compulsory primary education for all
- Goal 3: Promote learning and life skills for young people and adults
- Goal 4: Increase adult literacy
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Source: OECD (2014), PISA 2012 Results: What Students Know and Can Do (Volume I, Revised edition, February 2014): Student Performance in Mathematics, Reading and Science, PISA, OECD Publishing, Paris, http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264208780-en; OECD (2013), OECD Skills Outlook 2013: First Results from the Survey of Adult Skills, OECD Publishing, Paris, http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264204256-en.
- Goal 5: Achieve gender parity
- Goal 6: Improve the quality of education
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