The Myths and Reality of Deindustrialization in Sweden: the Role of Productivity

This article analyzes three possible hypotheses behind deindustrialization in Sweden. The main conclusion is that deindustrialization is both a myth and a reality. There has been a decrease in manufacturing employment in both relative and absolute terms in the post-war period, and the share of nomin...

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Main Author: Daniel Lind
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centre for the Study of Living Standards 2011-09-01
Series:International Productivity Monitor
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Online Access:http://www.csls.ca/ipm/22/IPM-22-Lind.pdf