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Swedish prime minister from 1946 to 1969, Erlander expanded public pensions, healthcare and education within a mixed economy. He combined collective bargaining, industrial modernization and international neutrality with strong military defence.
Political topics
Tage Erlander leans further toward public than 80% of the 569 personalities in the catalog.
Of all the topics, Economy is where Tage Erlander stands furthest from the rest.
On Power, Tage Erlander sits practically at the catalog median.
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FeudalismFar-Right34%
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