Economic Insights: Crisis responses and restart package provide record stimulus
(WorldNews Sweden)

On Monday, September 21, the Swedish government will submit its 2021 budget bill to Parliament. COVID-19 crisis responses are now being supplemented with a recovery package including proposals worth at least SEK 100 billion, according to the finance minister. Restrictions normally imposed by official budget rules are temporarily being set aside. After years of fiscal rectitude, it is the right time for expansionary policies. Meanwhile everyone wants a piece of the action, as usual. For reforms that are not directly crisis-related, it again looks as if the government`s two budget partners are prioritising enactment of their own signature issues instead of tackling tougher issues related to...