What type of economy do the French have?

France operates a mixed economy that combines capitalist and socialist characteristics. Capitalism involves private ownership of capital and other means of production. Under socialism, the government controls economic activity and owns all or part of most industries.

Why is France's unemployment rate so high?

Unemployment and inactivity rates are structurally high due to a high share of low-skilled workers with poor employment prospects and low employment rates among both young and old. France performs above the OECD average in terms of earnings quality. However, long-term unemployment weighs heavily on many workers.

Where is it better to live in the UK or France?

In general, if you only look at the numbers and statistics, life in France (if you speak French) is actually better than life in England, Great Britain. Everything from the weather to salaries, geography, location, infrastructure and social services are actually better on the mainland.

What is France's main source of income?

Tourism
Tourism is France's main source of income because it is considered the most visited country globally. It receives an average of 79 million tourists…

What are the main sectors of the French economy?

Major players in the French economic landscape include services, agriculture (agriculture in France plays a larger role than other European economies), livestock, the chemical industry and, of course, tourism. In fact, France's tourism industry is so large that it represents almost 10% of the country's GDP.

What is the outlook for the economy in France?

Economic activity is expected to increase by 5.8% in 2021 and 4.0% in 2022. After a weak first half of 2021, activity will strengthen as vaccine rollout accelerates and sanitary restrictions are lifted.

What kind of economy does Ile de France have?

Île-de-France hosts Paris and is the center of economic activity in a landslide. Tourism in Paris is one of the main contributors to this regional economy, receiving more than 30 million visitors annually. Apart from that, one of the strongest economic activities comes from La Defensé's business district.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the French economy?

In terms of luxury goods and wines, France leads the world. Like all developed economies, France has suffered since 2007 from the effects of the global recession; but the effects in France have been partially mitigated by a more cautious banking and investment sector and by a tradition of government intervention in the economy.