'Sweden has a remarkable political culture that marries market liberalism and social democratic sensibilities. Bergh's fine book helps us get beyond a sense of paradox in that.' (Daniel Klein, George Mason University, US). -- For some, Sweden is proof that a generous welfare state is fully...

The 1930s, characterised by repercussions from World War I and the Great Depression, was an era of populism, nationalism, protectionism, government intervention and attempts to create planned economies. The perceived need for economic planning emerged in Sweden in part due to the increasing...

Das schwedische Wirtschaftswachstum wies 2003 moderat aufwärts, obwohl auch hier der Irak-Krieg und der starke Ölpreisanstieg im Frühjahr gebremst haben. Das reale Bruttoinlandsprodukt nahm um 1ư% und damit stärker als der westeuropäische Durchschnitt zu. Auf dem Arbeitsmarkt...