SNS – Center for Business and Policy Studies
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It is now easier to find what you are looking for, access all of our collected knowledge, and plan your next visit.
SNS is a meeting place for analysis, knowledge and dialogue on key issues facing society. With the new website, we want to communicate who we are, what we offer, and how you can both use and contribute to our work.
Here, you will find our publications, events and research projects presented in a clear and accessible way, making it easy to explore current research and stay informed about upcoming activities.
Our ambition is to be an inspiring resource in your work and a gateway to new insights and deeper knowledge for well-informed decision-making. I hope you wish to stay and explore our new website – and that we will see you again soon.
Ilinca Benson, CEO of SNS
Latest news
Our knowledge is open to everyone. Selected reports and events are available in English.
Research report Labour MarketSNS Economic Policy Council Report 2026. Staffing in the Welfare Sector
The welfare sector accounts for one fifth of Sweden’s labor market – yet it also has the lowest wages in the EU compared to the rest of...
Labour MarketSNS Research Brief 115. Remote Work and Employment among People with Disabilities
Up to four out of five new jobs for people with disabilities can be explained by the rise in remote work after...
SNS Research Brief Housing and InfrastructureSNS Research Brief 114. Permanent Tolls on the Öresund Bridge – A Threat to Swedish Infrastructure Planning
The Swedish government wants to keep the tolls on the Öresund Bridge even after it has been paid off. This represents a...
SNS Research Brief Housing and InfrastructureSNS Research Brief 113. Alternative Ways of Building and Operating Infrastructure – Lessons from International Research
The Swedish government wants to try new ways of building and financing infrastructure. A new SNS report shows that public-private partnerships (PPPs) may...
SNS Research BriefSNS Research Brief 112. Liquidity in the Swedish Stock Market – An International Perspective
A liquid stock market promotes low capital costs for firms, efficient price discovery—and thus effective capital allocation—as well as low transaction costs...
SNS Research Brief Environment, Climate and EnergySNS Research Brief 110. Climate Policy and Efficiency. Lessons from the Transport Industry
Climate policy is sometimes presented as a threat to Swedish competitiveness. When taxes, emissions trading and biofuel requirements increase the cost of...
New report: High fuel prices have made the road freight industry more productive
Fuel costs are a major expense for road freight companies. But how do the carbon tax, rising diesel prices, and biofuel blending...
More Perspectives, Deeper Insight — Now and for the Future
Promoting knowledge-driven social development is at the core of our work. By publishing and sharing current research on key societal issues, SNS contributes to a more fact-based public debate and provides a foundation for well-informed decisions.
Crime and SocietyCrime and Society
The project focuses on organized crime that has a major impact on society.
Economic and Social Security Labour MarketEconomic and Social Security
The research project provides a comprehensive overview of the Swedish social security systems.
Productivity, Competitiveness, and Sustainable GrowthProductivity, Competitiveness, and Sustainable Growth
How can we best ensure the development of tomorrow’s competencies?
The SNS Preparedness CommissionThe SNS Preparedness Commission
This project aims to contribute with valuable insights on how to establish and sustain socio-economically efficient preparedness.
SNS Democracy CouncilSNS Democracy Council
The SNS Democracy Council conducts research on the foundations, conditions, and development of democracy.
SNS Infra Public FinanceSNS Infra
How is infrastructure prioritized and financed, and how can the operation and security of these systems be organized?
SNS Economic Policy Council SNSSNS Economic Policy Council
The SNS Economic Policy Council analyses how various key aspects of the economy function over time.
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Knowledge, Networks, and Anti-Polarization Since 1948
SNS is an independent, policy-oriented research institute that brings together leaders from business, government, academia, and politics to address the most pressing issues facing society. Since 1948, SNS has provided a platform for knowledge-based dialogue and analysis. Our members include many of Sweden’s foremost companies, government agencies and organizations.
