SNS Economic Policy Council

What is the SNS Economic Policy Council?

Since 1974, SNS annually appoints a group of academic researchers that, going under the name of the SNS Economic Policy Council, analyses how various key aspects of the economy function over time. Based on its conclusions, the Council makes recommendations to politicians and also, occasionally, to other decision-makers.

In the past, Councils have thrown light on, for example, debt and financial stability, government spending on transport infrastructure, and the financing of the welfare state. These reports and proposals are presented and discussed at SNS seminars in Stockholm and in local SNS chapters in Sweden and abroad. Sweden’s Minister of Finance and other ministers – relevant for the theme of the report – are invited to comment on the Council’s conclusions.

SNS’ purpose is to ensure that the public debate is based on high-quality scientific research; the Economic Policy Council reports usually attract a good deal of attention in the media. The authors take full responsibility for the analysis, conclusions and proposals in the report, on which SNS as an organisation adopts a neutral stance.