Commerce and trade builes on voluntary agreements between buyers and sellers and normally benefits both parties. A functioning trade is not only important for the individual but also for society as a whole. In "Den svenska handelns historia" (Förlaget Näringslivshistoria, 2025), business historian Anders Johnson dives into the long history of Sweden's commerce and trade . We meet shopkeepers and peddlers, trade geniuses and e-tailers - as as some cultural expressions inspired by trade.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anders Johnson is an author focused on Swedish political and economic history. He has written or contributed to over 150 books, including biographies of Gustaf Dalén, Anna Whitlock as well as several books on Swedish entrepreneurial history. In 2019, he was awarded the Business History Prize for his efforts as an educator about the history of Swedish companies and business.
