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'''FIGURE 17. Distribution of net income in selected Western countries (U/OU)''' (chart)

consumption, together with higher incomes and changes in income distribution, has led to shifts in the consumption pattern which reflect the rising level of living. Sales of deep-frozen foodstuffs in 1969, for example, were about four times higher than in 1960. In 1969 consumption per capita reached 25 pounds, which is the highest in Europe, although it is still far below the 70 pounds per person consumed in the United States. An annual increase of 17% is forecast for sales of deep-frozen foodstuffs, with consumption expected to reach 55 pounds per capita in 1975. An increase in the consumption of sportswear and recreational products is also a reflection of Sweden's rising standard of living. Higher incomes and longer vacations enable people to spend more time and

'''FIGURE 18. Comparative levels of living, Sweden and selected countries (U/OU)'''

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