Research Programme
About our Research
SNS translates current research on social issues into concrete advice to leading decision-makers in politics and business. Research questions are formulated in dialogue with SNS’ members in business and public administration. Analysis and recommendations are provided by academic researchers and are based on scientific theory and empirical evidence.
Read more about our researchOngoing Research Projects
Crime and SocietyCrime and Society
The project focuses on organized crime that has a major impact on society.
Productivity, Competitiveness, and Sustainable GrowthProductivity, Competitiveness, and Sustainable Growth
How can we best ensure the development of tomorrow’s competencies?
SNS InfraSNS Infra
How is infrastructure prioritized and financed, and how can the operation and security of these systems be organized?
Economic and Social SecurityEconomic and Social Security
The research project provides a comprehensive overview of the Swedish social security systems.
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 Economic Policy CouncilSNS Economic Policy Council
The SNS Economic Policy Council analyses how various key aspects of the economy function over time.
Previous Research Projects
Previous Research ProjectsThe Green Transition and the Business Sector
The business sector plays a crucial role in the so-called green transition.
Higher Education and ResearchHigher Education and Research
What is the role of higher education when it comes to organizing lifelong learning?
More Previous Research Projects
A list of our previous research projects.
Our Latest Publications
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...
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...
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