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Episode 128: Sweden's Lessons for America by Johan Norberg - Deep Dive Book Review
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Today, we review a Cato Institute report, written by Johan Norberg, "Sweden's Lessons for America," which argues that Sweden's success is not due to socialism, as many Americans believe, but rather to its historical embrace of free-market principles. The author contends that Sweden's brief experiment with extensive social programs in the 1970s nearly crippled its economy, leading to subsequent market-oriented reforms. These reforms, adopted across the political spectrum, resulted in economic revitalization and a more moderate welfare state than previously seen. The report contrasts this reality with the idealized view of Sweden held by some American socialists. Ultimately, the report cautions against misinterpreting Sweden's current model as evidence supporting socialist policies.
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