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Glossary · Chapter 8: The labour market and personal finances

näringsliv

Swedish word. In English: business sector

All the companies in a country, from small shops to large factories.

Facts about the word

  • The private sector is all privately owned companies, from shops, restaurants, factories and construction firms to companies working in law, finance and transport. Sverige i fokus s. 27
  • About 70 per cent of everyone working in Sweden works in the private sector. Sverige i fokus s. 27
  • The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Svenskt näringsliv) is one of the largest employers' organisations and represents private companies. Sverige i fokus s. 28

Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.

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