Gustaf Andersson (1884–1961), also known as Gustaf Andersson i Rasjön,[1] was a Swedish politician who served as the president of the Liberals party between 1935 and 1944 and also, as the minister of communications (transport).
[2] Andersson was named as the president of the Liberals in 1935 which he held until 1944.
[4] During his tenure the party regained its popularity partly due to its support for the socio-liberal economic thinking of Bertil Ohlin.
[5] Andersson was against the activism of Finnish people in the country and argued that a cautious and isolationist policy should be adopted against it.
[5] Andersson also served in the coalition government led by Per Albin Hansson which was formed in November 1939.