II‑ The Contexts of Industrial Relations in Sweden
•Technological Context
•One of most technologically advanced countries in the world
–Among highest levels of labor productivity in world
–Per capita highest level of computers and robots in world
•Standard of Living
–Rose rapidly in post‑war period
–GDP per capita
GDP per capita
   2002 higher than France, Italy, Germany in course
   Human Development Index would rank Sweden highest in course because of high literacy, low infant mortality