The World Factbook about Iceland Iceland's Scandinavian-type economy is basically capitalistic, yet with an extensive welfare system, low unemployment, and remarkably even distribution of income. In the absence of other natural resources except energy Iceland's economy is vulnerable to changing world fish prices. The government remains opposed to EU membership, primarily because of Icelanders' concern about losing control over their fishing resources.
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