Sweden introduces private air traffic controllers
Competition |
The long standing monopoly in air traffic control services previously held by
the Luftfartsverket (LFV – the Swedish aviation authority) finally ended on
September 1. The first public procurement ever for such services brought a
private company into the market—to take over at three Swedish airports—in
Växjö, Västerås and Örebro. This will benefit consumers and the entire
industry with market-based pricing for these services.
Growth—Prerequisite for a better environment
Environment|
Investing in growth will bring new and smart production methods that improve
the environment. Those who argue economic development is a threat to the
environment and brings climate change need to reconsider.
New labour immigration rules helps businesses
Comment|
Den nuvarande lagstiftningen om arbetskraftsinvandring underlättar för företag
att växa och anställa. En återgång till det gamla systemet, där myndigheter
avgör hur mycket arbetskraft som behövs, är att gå ett steg bakåt, skriver Karin
Ekenger på Svenskt Näringsliv.
Labour market alienation |
Employment levels among disabled individuals is higher in municipalities that
maintain a good business climate, shows a report for the Confederation of
Swedish Enterprise. The report’s author, Li Jansson, states
that traditional handicap policies based on subsidies must be reformed.
Red tape and VAT puts sand in the wheels of enterprise
Small businesses|
The government has proclaimed—A living food culture brings both jobs and
growth. But Svante Spolander, who runs family business Kukkolaforsen
Tourist and Conference, hasn’t seen the benefits of this policy in his
business. He wants to see less red tape, lower payroll taxes and uniform,
and low VAT levels to raise the status of both his business and employees.
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