Sweden’s polarising pandemic response
When much of Europe went into lockdown, Sweden’s lighter touch approach got lots of attention. Some say it was a disaster others say it was a success. But what do the numbers say?
When much of Europe went into lockdown at the start of pandemic, Sweden’s lighter touch strategy got lots of attention. Fans of the approach say it was a huge success that showed lockdowns were pointless. Opponents say it has been a disaster. But what do the numbers say?
In this episode of More Or Less, Tim Harford and journalist Keith Moore carve a nuanced path through one of the pandemic’s most polarising approaches.
Produced by Nathan Gower.
(People eat outside in Stockholm, Sweden as Covid-19 restrictions for restaurants and bars were removed completely July 1 2021 Credit: Stefan Jerrevang /Getty Images)
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