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Samtal med Public FinanceOpportunities and Challenges with Public-private Partnerships
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have the potential to combine the efficiency, expertise, and resources of the private sector with the public sector’s ability...
Research report Democracy and societyIncreasing Productivity through Education and Innovation
Despite rapid technological progress, productivity growth has slowed across advanced economies. In Sweden, as in other advanced economies, productivity growth has been...
27 april 2026Seminar Financial MarketsThe Savings and Investment Union (SIU) – Does Simplification Require More EU Power?
Can the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) deliver the scale, liquidity and efficiency that Europe needs in today’s economic and geopolitical environment?
Research report Democracy and societySNS Democracy Council Report 2026: The Swedish Riksdag and Democracy
Swedish parliamentary democracy functions well in several respects. Parliament legislates at a stable pace and the scrutiny by the Committee on the...
SNS Research Brief Democracy and societySNS Research Brief 116: The Business Sector and Civil Defense: Strengthening the Legal Framework
The business sector plays a central role in maintaining essential services such as energy, transport, food and water supply, electronic communications, pharmaceuticals and healthcare — all indispensable both...
Research report Labour MarketSwedish Productivity: How Well Are Our Productive Resources Used?
Productivity growth in the Swedish economy has slowed since the early 2000s. Fewer new firms are being started, fewer low‑productivity firms are...
9 March 2026Seminar Environment, Climate and EnergyWhat are the macroeconomic effects of carbon pricing?
Carbon pricing is used to reduce carbon emissions and incentivize the use of climate-friendly technologies. While the policy can be an effective tool to support the green transition, it may also affect households and economies in unequal ways. Welcome to a seminar where...
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 SecurityEconomic 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 InfraSNS Infra
How is infrastructure prioritized and financed, and how can the operation and security of these systems be organized?
SNS Economic Policy CouncilSNS 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
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