Oecd Economic Surveys Sweden 2023

After a relatively strong performance during and after the pandemic, Sweden’s economy is contracting. High inflation has eroded real wages and tighter monetary policy has increased borrowing costs and led to a housing price correction.

Resolute policy action to protect households and businesses has mitigated the pandemic’s toll on the Swedish economy, which nevertheless contracted sharply in 2020. Growth is picking up on the back of strong manufacturing activity and exports, while vaccination brings hope for a gradual return to normality in sectors requiring face-to-face interaction.

OECD's 2012 Economic Survey of Sweden examines recent economic developments, policy and prospects before taking a more detailed look at labour and social policies as well as housing and financial markets.

This 2008 edition of OECD's periodic survey of Sweden's economy addresses key economic challenges being faced in Sweden including the current economic crisis and fiscal policy, tax reform, education and easing impediments to youth employment, and ...

The Swedish economy is growing steadily, but the expansion has peaked and global uncertainties weigh on the outlook. Monetary and fiscal stimulus has supported the recovery, but is being gradually withdrawn as the economy operates close to full capacity. Strong public finances provide space for fiscal loosening in the case of a downturn, especially as low interest rates reduce monetary policy margins. Beyond a strong economy, Sweden enjoys high well-being, low inequality and strong environmental performance.

This 2017 OECD Economic Survey of Sweden examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects. The special chapters cover income inequality and gender inequality.

This 2001 edition of OECD's periodic review of Sweden's economy examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects and includes special features on structural policies and on enhancing environmentally sustainable growth.

OECD's 1965 Economic Survey of Sweden examines the current economic situation and economic policy and draws a series of conclusions.

OECD's 1968 Economic Survey of Sweden examines recent economic trends, policies, and prospects and draws a series of policy conclusions.