Money, debt, household finances, pensions, public finances - this episode explores a wide range of economic topics. What characterizes the Swedish economy? Join us as we learn about how Swedish public finances have evolved over time, "from top notch to the middle of the pack". And how do Swedes relate to money? Our guest and our guide is Klas Eklund, a well-known Swedish economist who has worked in both the public and private sectors. He has an impressive background, having served as chief economist at one of Sweden's largest banks and as an expert for the Swedish government, among other roles.   Klas Eklund, Vår ekonomi: En introduktion till världsekonomin, (15th edition, 2020). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.