Book Descriptions:

Bumblebee noun A large, hairy, social bee. With its heavy body and tiny wings, it seems the bumblebee should not be able to fly -yet it does so with grace and efficiency. It has such a fat body and such tiny wings - and yet it flies. In the past, Sweden has been compared to a bumblebee, seeming to defy the laws of economic gravity. High wages, strong unions, generous welfare and regulated markets - how can Sweden claim to be a dream location for entre­preneurs and innovation, while always coming out on top of rank­ings for childcare, work­-life balance, equality and the environment? Bumblebee Nation investigates what has happened to the renowned Swedish economic model, and asks what makes it tick today. Based on more than 70 interviews with leading figures in business, the trade unions and politics, the book is a journey through Swedish society, examining the various bumblebee features that set it apart from other nations. Bumblebee Nation challenges our assumptions about Sweden, revealing hidden features of an economy that enable it to stay ahead of international competition and generate growth and wealth. The book provides a deeper understanding of Sweden's successes, and also the challenges facing it today, such as integrating asylum seekers and turning the country carbon neutral by 2045.




Designed by Macrovector