handelsnedslag
Handelsnedslag is a term used in Danish and Norwegian economic discourse to describe the effect of shocks to international trade on a country’s economy. It encompasses both the immediate changes in prices and trade volumes and the subsequent adjustments in production, employment, and the balance of payments. The word combines handel (trade) with nedslag (impact or strike).
The concept covers a range of trade-related disturbances, including tariff increases or reductions, changes in trade
Measurement and analysis of handelsnedslag typically rely on macroeconomic indicators such as terms of trade, import
Applications of the concept appear in policy analysis and business planning, helping to gauge exposure to external
Limitations include the challenge of isolating a single handelsnedslag from concurrent shocks and the time lags