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Sweden鈥檚 polarising pandemic response

When much of Europe went into lockdown Sweden鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 most polarising approaches.

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