This book investigates the patterns of economic growth, accumulation, and crisis in Sweden between 1800 and 2000. It constructs historical macroeconomic series for Sweden using modern national accounting methods and analyzes these patterns based on the generated data.

The book is a scholarly work that provides a detailed historical macroeconomic analysis of Sweden. Its reliance on constructed data series and modern accounting methods suggests a rigorous and data-driven approach. The availability of supplementary data online indicates a commitment to transparency and further research by scholars in the field.