Is Sweden’s ‘open for business’ policy working?

The World

During the pandemic, Sweden has famously rejected the lockdown approach that most of Europe took. Instead bars, restaurants and shops are open. So are the country’s large multinationals like Volvo, Ericsson, and H&M. Is it working? Is Sweden avoiding the economic meltdowns experienced in other countries? Marco Werman speaks with Christina Nyman, chief economist at the Swedish bank Handelsbanken. 

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