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SWEDEN What Can Be Learned From Sweden
Sustainable And DYNAMIC EXPORT Swedish exports are a linchpin of the economy that create growth, employment and increased prosperity. By exporting and importing goods and services, Sweden’s business sector has been able to grow strongly far outside of the country’s borders and to take advantage of the global marketplace
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he combined value of Swedish exports and imports is equal to 86.4 per cent of GDP. The average applied tariff rate is 2.0 per cent. Sweden implements a number of EU-directed nontariff trade barriers including technical and product-specific regulations, subsidies, and quotas. Open-market policies that sustain flexibility and competitiveness facilitate large flows of investment. A public-private partnership is at the core of “the Swedish model” and co-creation is encouraged everywhere. This
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unique focus is seen as key for solving the challenges Sweden is faces and is also widely regarded as a major factor behind Sweden’s long and robust annual growth. It has also allowed Sweden to create a world class tech industry, made them a global leader in digitalization and to put sustainability as an integral part in everything that’s done. This makes them an attractive partner for co-creating solutions for the future; a business-critical competitive advantage in an increasingly purpose-driven world.
