Fiscal policy and Central government budget
In the national budget, the Government sets out the direction of economic policy. The Spring Fiscal Policy Bill contains the broad guidelines for economic and budget policy over the next few years. The Budget Bill, delivered in the autumn, provides detailed proposals on the allocation of government expenditures and revenue to different areas.
Forecasts and key figures
The latest forecasts for the Swedish economy and public finances, as well as a follow-up of budget policy objectives and estimate for expenditure ceiling.
Financial markets
The task of the Ministry of Finance is to see to it that legislation is in place that makes the financial system efficient and stable, protects the consumer, and creates a climate for competition and further development.
International cooperation
The role of the Ministry of Finance working in tandem with other Swedish actors is largely to prepare Swedish positions on questions that are due for discussion by the executive bodies of a number of multilateral financial institutions.
Latest publications
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Reports, 14 November 2011
Guidelines for central government debt management 2012 -
Information material , 26 September 2011
From the Budget Bill for 2012: Budget Statement -
Information material , 20 September 2011
The Swedish Economy in figures -
Reports, 09 September 2011
Annual Report State-owned Companies 2010 -
Swedish statutes in translation, 09 June 2011
Swedish Budget Act (SFS 2011:203)
