The Center for Business History produces a book that, based on the 1864 business freedom reforms, highlights the conditions for entrepreneurship and the development of the Swedish business community. With the help of a long-term perspective, it analyzes how the development of the Swedish business community has created the conditions for economic growth and social development. The analysis focuses on the relationship between state, market and business and discusses the long-term processes that have resulted in transformation and development. The project will highlight turning points and transformation processes related to: