Heading for recession, when growth is less than a Covid hit 2021.

So Sweden was right all the time.

The government in power with a majority decided on the policy (and then didn't bother following it), as such they largely responsible for it, was my point.

Sweden took a different approach and still have staggeringly high inflation; it's a global issue with no way that. That said certainly fewer lockdowns may have made a positive difference to the economy.

All in all, a mix of Brexit (which I voted for but am realistic about), Pandemic, and now Ukraine have put us where we are. There was very likely no way out of recession, though possibly somewhat the severity of it.

And the Government were criticised by the Opposition for not locking down sooner, harder and longer.
You're right though that a combination of events have created something of a perfect storm.

There was always going to be an economic impact unless you completely ignored covid but yes....in my view....Sweden treated their population far more like adults instead of children.

The economic impact was lower as a result but it was always going to be there.

Edited by Stirlingsays (12 May 2022 6.26pm)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

I think you support troops that then shoot civilians to loot half a bottle of scotch.