The key issue of the general election of 1998 is the survival of the ëpurpleí coalition. Although the left-leaning liberals suffer heavy losses, the two other coalition parties gain considerable numbers of seats. The second ëpurpleí coalition is soon under way. Its policies include new measures designed to strengthen the economy by improving the efficiency of product, service, capital and labour markets. Improved operation of the markets encourages entrepreneurs to reduce prices and to supply new and improved products and services.
