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"One thing is certain. When you raise compensation levels, more people take advantage of the system," Henrekson said.

Sick leave also is high in neighboring Norway, which has higher compensation than Sweden, but it is lower in Denmark and Finland, where compensation is lower.

I'd say the experiment has been done.

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Sick leave pay is subject to income tax, which ranges from 30 to 60 percent.

Well, this is a hoot. How is the rate determined? I suppose the sicker you are, the lower the tax rate???? This is such an Alice-in-Wonderland system.