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201859 minGdocumentary

Staten och kapitalet

201859 minGdocumentary

Parts of the Swedish school system have been outsourced, contributing to one of the world's most market-liberal educational frameworks.

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Parts of the Swedish school system have been outsourced, contributing to one of the world's most market-liberal educational frameworks.

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Staffan Julén

Staffan Juléndirector

Staffan Julén

Staffan Julénwriter

Peje Emilssoncast

Daniel Suhonencast

Göran Persson

Göran Perssoncast

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Swedish schools have undergone significant changes since the 1990s. Many parts of the elementary and secondary education system were outsourced to private companies. Key decisions from policymakers shaped this shift toward market liberalism. The documentary investigates the origins of these decisions and their impact on education in Sweden. It presents interviews with educators and officials to understand the motivations behind the transformation of the school system. The film runs for 59 minutes and was released in 2018.

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