Almost Perfekt: How Sweden Works and What We Can Learn From It

Book Description Sweden

A country that defies the laws of economic gravity. A land with high wages, strong unions and generous welfare. A dream location for business and a bastion of social responsibility, coming out on top for childcare, equality and quality of life.

Perfect.

Or is it?

Having lived in Sweden for six years, journalist David Crouch has a unique perspective as an outsider looking in on one of the world's most successful yet divided countries. Based on more than 70 interviews with leading figures in Swedish industry and politics, Almost Perfekt is a journey through Swedish society and what sets it apart from the world today.

How does Sweden manage unemployment?
What makes it so good for business?
And how is it dealing with immigration?

With political and economic upheaval threatening to pull Europe apart, discover the reality of how Sweden works and what we can learn from it.

Content

PART 1: WHY SWEDEN?
Introduction: Famous for Six Hours
Chapter 1: Almost Different

PART 2: WORK
Chapter 2: Unions
Chapter 3: Management
Chapter 4: The Future is Flat

PART 3: BETWEEN JOBS
Chapter 5: Pain
Chapter 6: Transition
Chapter 7: Conflict
Chapter 8: Belief

PART 4: THE LONG-TERM
Chapter 9: Jungle Capitalism
Chapter 10: The 100-Year Plan
Chapter 11: Social Responsibility
Chapter 12: The Limits of Lagom

PART 5: FAMILY
Chapter 13: Freedom
Chapter 14: Equality
Chapter 15: #MeToo
Chapter 16: The People’s Home

PART 6: IMMIGRATION
Chapter 17: Riot
Chapter 18: Jobs
Chapter 19: Homes
Chapter 20: Souls on Fire

PART 7: THE MIDDLE WAY
Chapter 21: Empire
Chapter 22: Disciplined Left
Chapter 23: Flexible Right

PART 8: MADE BY SWEDEN
Chapter 24: Reptilian
Chapter 25: Yank Tank
Chapter 26: National Treasure
Chapter 27: Freeing the Tiger

PART 9: GOING GREEN
Chapter 28: Toxic
Chapter 29: Goals
Chapter 30: Green Shoots