Sweden
Social Distancing Laws Cause Only Small Losses of Economic Activity: Scandinavian Countries as a Case Study
A new study compares the economic performance of Sweden, which avoided a government-mandated shutdown and allowed businesses to operate freely during the Covid-19 pandemic,...
Does Sweden’s Radical Right Reflect Too Much Social Inclusivity, Or Too Little?
Many have attributed the success of the far-right Sweden Democrats to Sweden's open immigration policy. Instead, a new study shows that income inequality and...
Do Wages in High-Earning Sectors Always Reflect Skills?
Did the soaring wages in finance go in hand with a better selection of talented individuals into the sector? The evidence suggests no.
In the...
ProMarket Interviews Bo Rothstein, Part II: On Strong Markets and Quality Government
In the second part of ProMarket's interview with Bo Rothstein, the Swedish political scientist discusses corruption, social trust and unions.
After decades in which the...
ProMarket Interview: Bo Rothstein on the Role of Government in Market Economies
Bo Rothstein, one of the most influential political scientists in the world today, explains how countries can become less corrupt, and why the Nordic...
Stigler Center Talk: Bo Rothstein on What Makes Scandinavian Countries Non-Corrupt
Oxford’s Bo Rothstein, one of the most influential political scientists in the world today, will discuss the historical experience of Scandinavian countries in eradicating...
