Why Sweden Embraced Capitalism

Why Sweden Embraced Capitalism

Jun 8, 2026 19:33 Played

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Sweden, once considered by many as the standard bearer of high-tax and high-spend government, has embraced capitalism. WSJ’s Tom Fairless reports on how the Nordic country privatized large swaths of its healthcare and school systems, promoted business and shrank the state. Ryan Knutson hosts.

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