Riding on the winds of change

Article Abstract:

Sweden has seen a strog performances for companies in IT, design, and music, and its stock market is performing well. Sweden has strong labor unions and a Social Democratic tradition, which some might see as undermining economic performance, but internet penetration is high and mobile phones are popular. Economic growth is forecast at 4% for 2000 and 3.5% for 2001. There is concern that Sweden could loses its lead in internet banking and other internet areas, and that high taxes could cause entrepreneurs to leave. There are also fears that a stock price fall could be damaging since stockholders account for a high percentage of the population.

Economic development

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The double-edged sword of foreign investment

Article Abstract:

There is increasing foreign interest in Sweden's profitable multinationals and overseas investors are estimated to own some 27% of the stock market, against under 10% in 1991. The trend is for foreign ownership in the big multinationals to continue rising. A serious problem for the many large Swedish companies is the lack of a domestic capital base, while Swedish investors are handicapped by high taxes on dividend and capital gains. Some fear the slow takeover of Swedish industry by overseas investors, while others welcome the injection of foreign capital.

Finance, Corporations, Corporations, Swedish

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Economic reform is now centre stage

Article Abstract:

Sweden's economic recession has left the country weakened and recovery is being slowed by the results of the downturn. The dominant Social Democratic government must undertake the difficult task of reducing the budget deficit without harming the country's generous welfare system. Tax increases and spending cuts are planned, while membership of the European Union will help to keep the economic policy on track.

Economic policy

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