Organised Interests, Labour Market and Migration: the Swedish Model

Torbjörn Lundqvist 2004

The paper examines arguments presented by unions and employers concerning immigration in relation to the Swedish labor market. It also considers how Sweden’s institutional arrangements in this respect have changed, and applies historical lessons to a discussion on labor immigration in the future. Further, it is argued that institutional arrangements must take various organized interests, recruiting costs and social costs into account.

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The paper examines arguments presented by unions and employers concerning immigration in relation to the Swedish labor market. It also considers how Sweden’s institutional arrangements in this respect have changed, and applies historical lessons to a discussion on labor immigration in the future. Further, it is argued that institutional arrangements must take various organized interests, recruiting costs and social costs into account.

Download Working Paper 2004 no.3