Sweden is infamous for having some of the highest taxes in the world, and yet the country’s tax agency is still one of Sweden’s most trusted institutions.

The Swedish attitude towards tax contrasts sharply with many countries where taxes can be a deeply divisive issue. We investigate what this says about Swedish society and how the popularity of the welfare state might survive growing challenges in the future.

  • kattfisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    6 months ago

    Oil and gas products account for 4.2% of Sweden’s exports. The gas exports alone almost rival those of dairy and eggs! Truly a petrostate if I ever saw one

    Are you perhaps thinking of a different country?

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      6 months ago

      Oil and gas products account for 4.2% of Sweden’s exports.

      Refined Petroleum is their single largest export, at $13B or 7% of gross exports.