EVENT
THE SWEDISH WAY OF DEALING WITH THE CRISIS
Robert Misik in conversation with Robert Misik and Joakim Palme
LOCATION:
Bruno Kreisky Forum
Panel discussion
Ingenious online LIVETALK
THE SWEDISH WAY OF DEALING WITH THE CRISIS
Robert Misik, Author and Journalist
in conversation with
Joakim Palme, Professor of Political Science, Uppsala University
During the first few months of the pandemic, the Swedish government followed a path that differed from that of many European countries: a less rigid, partial shutdown that kept large parts of the economy running, balancing anti-pandemic measures and citizen self-responsibility. At times, therefore, Sweden was regarded as highly controversial, a model for some, a dead end for others. The interim results are now much higher lethality rates, but the great catastrophe did not occur either. On the other hand, the Swedish economy has not come through the first phase of the epidemic significantly better than other economies - and may even have to expect more severe shocks. What is behind the Swedish special path? What is its balance? And what has Sweden to expect now in terms of the economy, employment and health risks?
Joakim Palme in conversation with Robert Misik.
Joakim Palme (born 18 May 1958) is a Swedish political scientist and sociologist. Since 2009, Palme is a professor of political science at Uppsala University. Since 2002 he has been CEO of the Institute for Future Studies. Between 2003 and 2009, he was adjunct professor of sociology at Stockholm University. He is the eldest son of Olof Palme, who was Prime Minister of Sweden until his assassination in 1986, and his wife Lisbeth Palme.
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