Business, Commerce, Economy: Sweden

The links on this page point to Swedish government ministries and agencies, business journals, and other sources of information. Readers may also wish to consult the Library of Congress' Business Reference Services site, a useful starting point for conducting research in all major business subjects, including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance, investment, and marketing. See also the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund for economic and other information concerning Sweden and other countries of the world.

FXHistory - Historical Currency Exchange Rates (http://www.oanda.com/convert/fxhistory)
Converts currencies within a 2,000-day time frame. Maintained by Oanda.com, "the currency site."

Finansdepartementet (http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/2062)
Ministry of Finance. Information on current financial issues and archives dating from 1998. Links to areas of responsibility, organization, committees, work in the EU, publications, and more. Searchable. In English and Swedish, although some links are only accessible through the Swedish version.

ICE -Information Centre for Entrepreneurship (http://www.bibl.hj.se/doc/4789)
ICE, part of Jönköping University Library, is a research library that provides access to its considerable catalog (JULIA) of books, journal articles, yearbooks, dissertations, conferences, and so on. A separate database is entitled "Swedish Research Reports and Articles in Business and Economics." The 'links' section is a large portal to other sites and includes access to working papers and other publications. In English; the Swedish version is accessible through the University Library Web site.

Invest in Sweden Agency (ISA) (http://www.isa.se/templates/Startpage%5F%5F%5F%5F2008.aspx)
ISA is the government agency that assists and informs foreign investors about business opportunities in Sweden. Includes contacts and guidelines on establishing a business in Sweden, investment opportunities, publications, and information about ISA. In Swedish, English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Kommerskollegium (http://www.kommers.se)
The National Board of Trade is the regulatory and administrative body in Sweden that focuses upon foreign trade and the development of trade policy within the framework of the EU. Includes links to activities, analyses, and trade facilitation. Searchable. In Swedish; partially in English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Nordic Exchange (http://omxgroup.com/nordicexchange/)
OMX Nordic Exchange is the central gateway to the Nordic and Baltic financial markets. Links to information about the Exchange, the market and market news, company and issuers, and more. Searchable. In multiple languages including English, Swedish, and Finnish.

Östsvenska Handelskammaren (http://www.east.cci.se/index.html)
The Chamber of Commerce of East Sweden promotes trade, particularly foreign trade, and provides statistics, a member database of 700 companies, and a free Internet service called Chamber Trade for locating prospective business partners. Links to publications and press reports. In Swedish, with an introduction in English.

Sveriges Riksbank. Economic and Financial Data for Sweden (http://www.riksbank.com/swedishstat/)
The Central Bank of Sweden, answerable to the Swedish Parliament, provides information about the economy and the value of the Swedish currency. Links to statistics produced by the Bank, statistics, Sweden, Swedish National Debt Office, National Financial Management Authority, and National Institute of Economic Research. In Swedish and English.

Swedish Chambers of Commerce (http://www.cci.se/en/Chamber_of_Commerce/Swedish_CC/)
List of and links to 11 chambers of commerce in Sweden, with contact information. Also links to Swedish chambers abroad, international chambers, and history and organization of Swedish chambers of commerce, as well as information on Sweden and trading with Sweden. In Swedish and English.

U.S. Census Bureau. Foreign Trade Statistics: Trade in Goods (Imports, Exports and Trade Balance) with Sweden (http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c4010.html)
Statistics beginning in 1985 as well as links to other trade information. Searchable.

U.S. Commercial Service (http://trade.gov/cs/)
Information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business. Search on Sweden.

U.S. Department of Commerce. Export.gov (http://www.export.gov)
Export Portal. Includes links to country and industry market reports, country information, trade agreements, and trade statistics. Searchable.

U.S. Department of Commerce. Government Export Portal
(http://www.buyusainfo.net/adsearch.cfm?search_type=int&loadnav=no)
Includes links to country and industry market reports, country information, trade agreements, and trade statistics. Searchable.

World Bank. Western Europe: Sweden (http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/WBEUROPEEXTN/SWEDENEXTN/
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Information on Sweden and the World Bank as well as news and events. Searchable.