Sweden - Overview of Economy

Sweden is a major industrialized country with a small domestic market, which makes the country extremely dependent upon exports. Exports account for nearly 50 percent of the domestic market. Sweden has the most knowledge-based economy in the world.

For more information, from quick economic overviews to more detailed reports, consult the following authoritative sources:

• Sweden.se - Economics
  The link to the Economics page within the Sweden.se portal site includes a list of all kinds of factsheets covering basic Swedish economic topics. All factsheets are published by Swedish government agencies, covering topics from foreign investment, social insurance, and specific industry reports.
• Invest in Sweden Agency
  The Invest in Sweden Agency is the government agency responsible for informing foreign investors about business opportunties in Sweden. Specific industries are addressed, and practical information on establising a business and working in Sweden is included through this site. Companies planning to expand into or establish a business in Sweden can obtain information and assistance through ISA free of charge.
• Exportrådet - Swedish Trade Council
  The Swedish Trade Council's site offers information on import/export opportunities between the U.S. and Sweden, put together publications and trade shows, and publicizes current business opportunities and information about up-and-coming industries.
• Statistics Sweden
  This is the English-language site for the Swedish Statistics Bureau. Includes links to extensive statistics on Business Activities, Trade, Financial Markets, Information Technology, and Prices and Consumption.
• Konjunkturinstitutet - National Institute of Economic Research
  This site contains publications and information on economic development, consumer confidence. There is also a nice summary put out by the Institute called "Economic Conditions in Sweden."
• IMF Reports on Sweden
  This page includes some links to IMF reports on Swedish fiscal policy and banking.
• Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Web site
  The OECD's 2004 economic surveys on Sweden are available at their Web site. These surveys discuss issues facing Sweden, including key challenges for living standards and the welfare state, product market competition, labor supply, and environmental policies/sustainable development