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What is the "Swedish Model"?

The Swedish Model of today is a social and economic system characterized by increased privatization where tax-financed public services still play a vital role. Its guiding principles are full employment, equal pay for equal work and the collective welfare of society as a whole.

Taxes and society

Sweden spends more of its gross domestic product (GDP) on social services than any other country in the world, according to recent OECD statistics. The money goes to fully tax-financed education and heavily tax-subsidized health care, among other things.

For the common good

The Swedish welfare state aims to embrace everyone. It's also understood that people have to contribute to make this inclusive system work, but most Swedes seem content with what they get for the taxes they pay.

 

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