GCA #42: Bullerbü ist abgebrannt! Warum Schweden kein Vorbild mehr ist (Sommer-Spezial mit Lisa Pelling)
Topics discussed
Introduction to Episode 42 and the Swedish welfare theme
Guest introduction: Lisa Pelling and her background
Why Sweden? Context for the study and comparison
Overview of the Swedish healthcare system and privatization
Scandals and perverse incentives in private healthcare
The 'Don't Try This At Home' study and export of models
Digitalization, e-health, and the myth of the Swedish model
Lobbying efforts and strategic partnerships with Germany
Resistance to re-nationalization in Stockholm and other regions
Staffing shortages and the failure of competition promises
Political landscape: Social Democrats, Greens, and the Left
School vouchers, competition, and educational inequality
Public opinion on privatization and political opposition
Historical timeline of Swedish privatization reforms
Recruitment challenges and benefits of public systems
Lessons for Germany: Avoiding the Swedish pitfalls
Privatization of the pension system and its consequences
Democratic control, climate investment, and final thoughts
Outro, feedback, and support for the podcast
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