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Sweden has one of the largest and most active equity markets in the European Union. This report assesses the Swedish market, explores the drivers of this dynamism and provides policy recommendations to further improve its functioning. It draws from an empirical mapping of the market published by the OECD in 2025, as well as from in-depth interviews with market participants. Using original data, i…

Tax incentives are used widely by governments to attract investment and promote certain behaviour and activities, but they are not always effective at achieving policy goals, and can come with high costs and distortions. These challenges may be more pronounced in developing and emerging economies with resource and administrative constraints. This guide supports governments, particularly in develo…