150 years of free trade and commerce - see our anniversary seminar

150 years of free trade and commerce – see our anniversary seminar

On the 150th anniversary of economic freedom, the Centre for Business History organized a well-attended seminar, where the book The History of Swedish Business was also launched.

Sara Johansson

11 Aug. 2014

About 120 people participated in the event held at IVA in Stockholm. Cecilia Stegö-Chilò led discussions in a panel consisting of, among others, the book's editor Mats Larsson, Jens Spendrup, and Mona Sahlin. Read more about the book and how to order it here.

Watch a recording of the seminar:

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