Working paper - How Sweden Laid the Foundations for a Successful Innovation Economy and a Vibrant Capital Market
Sweden is often portrayed as a natural innovation leader. In reality, the country's strong entrepreneurial culture, high rate of technology company formation, and highly active capital markets are largely results of deliberate policy decisions implemented over several decades. The Swedish model is particularly interesting because it combines a comprehensive welfare state with one of Europe's most dynamic ecosystems for entrepreneurship and growth companies. The emergence of companies such as Spotify, Klarna, Evolution, Hexatronic, Sinch and Legora is not accidental. Rather, it reflects institutional frameworks that were established long before these companies came into existence.
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