Chapter 10 · Sweden's modern history
Vad kännetecknade Sveriges ekonomi under rekordåren efter andra världskriget?
What characterised Sweden’s economy during the postwar boom known as rekordåren?
Correct answer: Strong growth and low unemployment
Industry prospered and living standards rose for many. Economic growth created room to expand welfare provision.
Key words
tillväxt · economic growthrekordåren · the postwar boom years
Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Kapitel 10, tryckt sida 36: rekordaren
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Why this option does not fit
Svag tillväxt och minskad industriproduktion
Falling industrial production does not describe the boom’s thriving industry.
Svag tillväxt och långvarig varubrist
Shortages fit the war years better than the postwar rise in living standards.
Stark tillväxt och växande massutvandring
Sweden was receiving workers; mass emigration mainly belongs to an earlier period.