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How Sweden became a country of big-state libertarians

Sweden combines high taxes and extensive welfare with individual freedoms, creating what historians call "statist individualism" where a large state enhances personal autonomy.

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How Sweden became a country of big-state libertarians

Sweden combines high taxes and extensive welfare with individual freedoms, creating what historians call "statist individualism" where a large state enhances personal autonomy.

16 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Economist broke the news in London, United Kingdom 16 hours ago on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

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