We have to bring an ISK 170-180 billion (12% of GDP) budget deficit into balance in three years. This amount equals around a third of the central government’s budget in one year. This can only be accomplished through deep expenditure cuts and tax increases. Purchasing power and standard of living will therefore have to contract sharply in the coming years.

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