Lars Calmfors
Lars Calmfors is a prominent Swedish economist known for his work in labor economics and macroeconomic policy. He has served as a professor at Stockholm University and has been involved in various governmental and academic institutions, contributing to economic policy discussions in Sweden and beyond. Recently, he gained attention for expressing concerns about the reliability of the United States in defense matters and highlighting that the proposed defense spending of 3.5% of GDP may not be sufficient.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 6,880 | $530,000 | 361$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,099,265 | 6,880 | $530,000 | 361$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Sweden:
Lars Calmfors suggests that an independent expert council could create better balance between different sectors' wages.
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Sweden:
Lars Calmfors is another economist involved in providing overarching feedback on the texts.
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Sweden:
Lars Calmfors dismisses the economic rationale behind the Trump administration's tariffs.
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Sweden:
Lars Calmfors critiques Trump's tariffs as beneficial only to economic charlatans.
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Sweden:
Lars Calmfors critiques the government's large loan as a way to mislead voters.
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Sweden:
Lars Calmfors discusses the reliability of the USA regarding defense spending.
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