Myth of Scandinavian Socialism 

The Swedish Case for Limited Government | Daniel J. Mitchell

Sweden punches way above its weight in debates about economic policy. Leftists all over the world (most recently, Bernie Sanders) say the Nordic nation is an example that proves a big welfare state can exist in a rich nation.

Misconceptions about the Nordic Economies | Luis Pablo de la Horra

The advocates of the Welfare State on both sides of the political spectrum should realize that the only way to make it viable and sustainable in the long term is to undertake reforms that liberalize the economy and to further increase the already heavy tax burden that low and middle classes have to bear.