The text deals with the Nordic countries and their necessity for highly skilled foreign workers. The article focuses on Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, providing much statistic information, and pointing out some of the strategies taken by these countries to attract foreigners.
The text is non-fiction as it describes the current situation and gives statistic data as well as many facts about the action government has taken or is planning to take. Its aim is to reveal the actual situation in the Nordic countries, which is worse than one might expect, comparing to what it was like several years ago. This text will appeal not only to the audience of economists and political analysts, but also so highly skilled workers outside the mentioned countries who are looking for a good job.
The opening paragraph deals with the desperate actions the Finnish labour ministry has taken to attract skilled foreign workers. Its strategy is highlighting the country’s labour market as friendly and promoting the whole country as a great place to live.…