Join us to reimagine the future of national economy in Finland!
The data collection for the study has ended. The gift card draw has been completed and the winners have been notified personally. A warm thank you to everyone who participated in the study!!
Currently, the public discourse on the future of the national economy in Finland lacks diversity and young people’s participation. Accordingly, the Finland Futures Research Centre has begun a new project to collect young people’s views on the future of the Finnish national economy.
In this project, young adults aged 18-29 are invited to share their views on economic growth, well-being and their personal futures in Finland in 2040. The research material will be based on participants’ written contributions, collected during autumn 2025. In addition to the students from the University of Turku, young people across Finland will be invited to participate in the project. Participation in the data collection is possible until the 24th of October 2025.
Ten GoGift gift cards will be raffled among research participants. Each gift card is worth of 50 euros. The Raffle will take place in October, and winners will be notified individually.
How can you participate?
Participants are invited to write about the future of the Finnish economy in 2040. You are free to express your thoughts in your own style. To support your writing, we will provide guiding questions that help you consider different perspectives for the future. You can find participation link at the bottom of this page.
Why should you participate?
By submitting your own written account, you can share your views on the desirable future of economic development and participate in a discourse that lacks young people’s voices. It is also an opportunity to practice your futures thinking and explore your personal hopes for the future.
How will the collected data be used?
The collected data will be used to create alternative futures images related to the Finnish national economy. The results will be published in the Finland Futures Research Centre’s publication series. In addition, the results will be communicated to the wider public. Individual contributors cannot be identified from the futures images that have been created in the project. Participation in the project is voluntary, and does not entail any obligations. You may withdraw your participation any time you wish.
What is a futures image?
Futures images are like snapshots of possible futures. They illustrate alternative developments in foresight processes as they offer alternatives to the current state of affairs. Shared images of the future can also be understood to influence the actions of individuals, organizations, and even societies. In this way, more diverse futures images also contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive society.
