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Einar Már Guðmundsson’s essays reflect Iceland’s economic crisis with a blend of history, poetry and playful critique, using Reykjavík’s public toilets as a symbol for the banking sector.
From its earliest days in 1930 to its modern incarnation, Arion Bank has navigated mergers, crisis and shifting ownership. Its journey reflects major changes in Icelandic society and economy.
Rising from a fishing-based past, Iceland blends government intervention, export-driven industry and renewables to support high living standards and adapt to global changes.
An inventive poetry collection tracks the fall of the Icelandic króna through the financial upheaval of 2008, blending form and social commentary.
Ragnheiður Gestsdóttir’s 2009 novel weaves adolescent romance and family secrets against the 2009 protests and financial crisis in Reykjavík.
The Central Bank of Iceland manages the country's currency and stability, navigating decades of policy change, financial crisis and debates over Iceland’s economic future.
From its foundation in 1999 to its merger with the Central Bank in 2020, Iceland’s Financial Supervisory Authority faced major responsibilities during financial upheaval.
