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On February 6th, join us for a compelling dialogue with Jenny Andersson, Professor at Uppsala University, Sweden, and Dr. Troels Skadhauge, a recent PhD graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, for a conversation titled, "Scandinavian Social Democracy as an Alternative to Liberal Democracy?" 

This event offers an opportunity to explore the distinct principles underlying Scandinavian social democracy and how it diverges from liberal democracy in its approach to economic policy, political organization, and cultural priorities. Andersson and Skadhauge will discuss whether this model represents a viable alternative framework for governance, one that integrates social welfare and egalitarian ideals more deeply than traditional liberal-democratic systems. The session will provide insights into the intersections of political theory, economic structures, and cultural values. This event will take place from 12:00 to 1:30 PM EST via Zoom.

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Jenny Andersson is Professor of History of Science and Ideas at Uppsala University in Sweden and is Project Leader of the ongoing research program “Neoliberalism in the Nordics.” Her books include The Future of the World (2018), The Library and the Workshop: Social Democracy and Capitalism in the Knowledge Age (2009), and Between Growth and Security: Swedish Social Democracy from a Strong Society to a Third Way (2007).

Troels Skadhauge earned a PhD in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2023 and is currently a Teaching Assistant at the University of Copenhagen. His research spans political theory and comparative politics, with a focus on topics such as democratization, de-democratization, political ideologies, and political economy. His book project explores the evolving meaning of social democracy over time, with an emphasis on Sweden. In addition to this work, he has published on populism and the crisis of democracy. Beyond academic writing, he occasionally contribute essays to Danish newspapers.