Socialism is a popular subject of discussion in the United States today.  Sweden is often held up as a successful example of Socialism – a model to emulate. Indeed, Sweden appears to have figured out how to make a strong social safety net work.  But how does the Swedish system really work? Are the ideas of American Socialist politicians really in line with the way they do it in Sweden? What are the consequences of Socialism to productivity of a nation and prosperity of its poorest citizens? This insightful presentation by Johan Norberg is a great source of information for anyone who would like to discuss Socialist economic policies from an informed economic and historic perspective.