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Official account for the Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg. News and research updates in both Swedish and English. Visit us at www.gu.se/en/school-business-economics-law/economics

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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We are recruiting an Assistant Professor in Environmental Economics! This is a six-year tenure-track position. 📅 Application deadline: 15 November 2026 More information and application details: econjobmarket.org/positions/12... #econjobmarket #economics #jobmarket
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We are recruiting an Assistant Professor in Applied Microeconomics! Application deadline: 15 November 2026 👉 More information and application details: econjobmarket.org/positions/12... #econjobmarket #jobmarket #economics
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We are very happy to share the job market placement of our PhD graduate @dcunhabystrom.bsky.social! He is now a postdoctoral researcher at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and @sofi.su.se at Stockholm University. Congratulations and all the best in your new role! 🎉
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
👋 Meet our five new PhD students in Economics: Mohammad Atif Haidry, Linda Neubauer, Simon Postler, Ronja Kwasniok and Jacob Allestam! We are delighted to have you with us and wish you all the best as you begin your PhD journey. 📖 Get to know our new PhD students here: www.gu.se/en/news/meet...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Olof Johansson-Stenman, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, is taking over as Chair of the Swedish Climate Policy Council. A major and well-deserved vote of confidence in Olof!
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This week, researchers working on development came together for a workshop to share ongoing work and ideas. We were also very happy to welcome @marialombardi.bsky.social from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella who gave a lunch seminar and joined us for the workshop. Thanks to everyone who took part!
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📢 We are hiring an Assistant Professor in Economics! The Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg is recruiting an Assistant Professor as part of a major international initiative. 📅 Application deadline: 30 October 2026 👉 Read more and apply: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Earlier this month, we hosted the annual Behavioural/Experimental Group Workshop at the Department. Researchers presented their work on topics ranging from climate action and biodiversity to corruption, redistribution, and market morality. Thank you to all for an inspiring day! 📸 Moritz Janas
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Congratulations to Olof Johansson-Stenman on being appointed the new holder of the Torsten Söderberg Research Chair. “I want to contribute new knowledge on how policy reforms can be designed to generate the greatest possible benefit to society.” Read more here: www.gu.se/en/news/new-...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🎓🎉 Congratulations to @danielcunhajr.bsky.social on successfully defending his PhD thesis in economics, In the Path of Crime: Schools, Neighborhoods, and Firms! We're happy to celebrate this milestone and wish him all the best in his future research. Read more about his thesis: lnkd.in/diA6ViSM
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Hur bör grön industripolitik utformas för att stödja utvecklingen av fossilfria tekniker? Det undersöker Åsa Löfgren och Patrik Söderholm i den nya ESO-rapporten Balansakt i behov av stöd. 📰 Läs också deras debattartikel i Dagens industri: www.di.se/debatt/gron-...
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Grön industripolitik – frågan är inte om, utan hur
DEBATT: Det finns starka motiv för en grön industripolitik men den kräver samtidigt väl avvägda beslut kring utformning och genomförande, skriver Åsa Löfgren,…
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Hur påverkar privata sjukvårdsförsäkringar vårdutnyttjande, väntetider och hälsoutfall? Jens Wikström är en av medförfattarna till studien som SVT:s granskning om privata sjukvårdsförsäkringar bygger på. Han deltog även i en läsarchatt: lnkd.in/dD7qVSJM 🔍 Läs studien: cepr.org/publications...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Many thanks to Professor Shubhashis Gangopadhyay, founding dean of the Indian School of Public Policy, for an inspiring lecture on the links between geopolitical developments and technological change. The lecture was part of the university's new PPE programme (Philosophy, Politics and Economics).
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
@dagensnyheter.bsky.social uppmärksammar ny forskning av @dcunhabystrom.bsky.social som i sin avhandling visar hur äldre bröder med koppling till gängkriminalitet kan bli en väg in i kriminella nätverk – inte bara för yngre syskon, utan också för deras skolkamrater. www.dn.se/sverige/barn...
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Barn rekryteras av skolkompisars äldre syskon
En storebror i gäng kan bli en genväg in i kriminalitet – inte bara för småbröder, utan också för deras vänner i skolan.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
How important is a good manager? A study published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics shows that a manager’s leadership ability can be as important as the combined productivity of a team’s employees. The article, “How Do You Identify a Good Manager?”, is co-authored by Joseph Vecci.
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Good managers can be as important as the entire team
A good manager can be just as important to a company’s performance as the combined productive capacity of its employees. This is shown in a new international study, published in The Quarterly Journal ...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Today we welcomed Clare Balboni, Assistant Professor at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), to our General Economics Seminar Series. She presented ”Clearing the Air on the Benefits and Costs of Road Infrastructure”.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
PhD students at different stages of their studies presented their ongoing research at the department’s annual PhD Conference. “It gives PhD students the opportunity to exchange ideas and receive feedback from faculty and colleagues,” says PhD Director Andreea Mitrut. www.gu.se/en/economics...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This week, faculty members meet with Professor Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School, following his Tore Browaldh Lecture. "His current research agenda is central for understanding many aspects of the current political landscape in Europe and around the world," says @oolsson.bsky.social.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Applications to the introductory course in economics at the University of Gothenburg increased by 25% for autumn 2026. “The increase reflects both a general rise in applications and a growing interest in economics,” says Andreas Dzemski. www.gu.se/en/economics...
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Increased Interest in Economics at the University of Gothenburg
Interest in economics at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg is rising ahead of the autumn semester of 2026. The number of applicants has increased overall, and t...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Markus Dertwinkel-Kalt joins us as Malmsten Visiting Professor. Professor of Behavioral and Digital Economics @uni-muenster.de, his research focuses on green and energy policies in Europe and their effects on consumers, firms, and markets. Great to have you with us, Markus!
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We are delighted to welcome @rlandersoe.bsky.social, Research Professor and Chief of Research for Welfare Studies at @rockwoolfonden.dk, to our General Economics Seminar Series on 24 March. He will present: “Effects of a Housing Policy on Neighborhoods, Residential Mobility, and Inequality.”
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
We are delighted to introduce David Yanagizawa-Drott as Malmsten Visiting Professor for 2025/2026. David is Professor of Economics at University of Zurich working in development economics and political economy. Great to welcome him back to the department where he completed his Master’s.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We are pleased to welcome Christian Møller Dahl, Professor of Economics at the University of Southern Denmark, as Malmsten Visiting Professor 2025/2026. During his visit, he will collaborate with faculty and contribute to the department’s research and seminar activities. #EconSky
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of hosting @florianscheuer.bsky.social from @econ.uzh.ch in our seminar series. He presented “Dilution vs. Risk Taking: Capital Gains Taxes and Entrepreneurship.”
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Gustav Kjellsson is part of UGOT-ReWork, studying how healthcare organisation and the doctor’s role in the sickness certification process influence return-to-work pathways. 🔗 Full interview: shorturl.at/ylrq8
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
🔎Today’s General Economics Seminar focuses on Pigouvian income taxation. With Professor Lassi Ahlvik (University of Helsinki) and PhD student Mikael Mäakimattila (Aalto University). 👉More about our open seminars: shorturl.at/5cEiy
📸Lassi Ahlvik to the left, Mikael Mäakimattila to the right
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
📢 We’re on LinkedIn! Follow us for insights on sustainability, global development, behavioral, environmental, health & financial economics, events and research updates. To our page👉 [shorturl.at/s78NK]
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
How are health and economics connected? Researchers met at the first CHG Workshop on Economics, Inequality & Health — fostering collaboration across health and economics. 👉 Read more: shorturl.at/O9YZw
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Exploring the Links Between Health, Inequality, and the Economy
Researchers gathered at the University of Gothenburg for the first CHG Workshop on Economics, Inequality, and Health to explore how economic and health factors shape inequality and well-being.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Big congrats to Joseph Vecci! He receives over SEK 8M from Formas for research on low-emission agriculture in Kerala. 👉 Read more: shorturl.at/OQkwO
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Major Formas grant to research on low-emission agriculture
Joseph Vecci at the University of Gothenburg receives over SEK 8 million from Formas to study how farming in Kerala can reduce emissions and support farmers’ welfare.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The research project ATLASS receives VR infrastructure funding through SwedPop! 🎉 Using machine learning, ATLASS will digitize Swedish school archives to enable new research on education and inequality. 👉Read more: shorturl.at/EvrTj
Picture from one of the school records that ATLASS works with
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
On September 9th, @hfors.bsky.social , Ann-Sofie Isaksson, and @econannika.bsky.social organized a one-day symposium on "Social Norms and Development" at the @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social . The symposium, funded by Ragnar Söderbergs Stiftelse, featured leading economists @nathannunn.bsky.social ...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Two great department seminars today with prominent guests @nathannunn.bsky.social - presenting research on zero-sum thinking and effort-suppressing beliefs - and @tim-cason.bsky.social on innovation and free-riding.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Welcome to Dr. Moritz Janas from NYU AbuDhabi who starts a position as Assistant Professor at our department this fall! Please find info about his research here: moritzjanas.com
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
We warmly congratulate Patrik Reichert @hangingprawns.bsky.social for successfully defending his thesis "Relative Comparisons in Organizations and Society"! hdl.handle.net/2077/87666
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Ola Olsson @oolsson.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
I was interviewed a short time ago in Javier’s excellent EPH Podcast about my book Paleoeconomics. I hope you enjoy listening to it. www.linkedin.com/posts/javier...
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🌍 New season of the EPH Podcast! | Javier Mejia Cubillos
🌍 New season of the EPH Podcast! In this episode, I talk with Ola Olsson about the economics of the Paleolithic and Neolithic. How did a small species of hominids conquer the world? What challenges ...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Congratulations to @rhelensdotter.bsky.social !
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Several members of faculty in the development group @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social have taken part in this nice collaboration as supervisors. We thank our Ethiopian friends for their visit and hope for fruitful research interaction in the future.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Our warmest congratulations to Jens Ewald @jensewald.bsky.social who successfully defended his timely PhD thesis "Opposition to Carbon Pricing: Beliefs, Revenues and Protesters" today! Thanks also to Prof Timo Goeschl from Heidelberg U for discussing the thesis.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Lasse Pedersen (Copenhagen Business School) gave a keynote lecture at the CFF conference on Asset Pricing and Machine Learning. The conference is organized by @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social and funded by Andra AP-fonden and Handelsbanken.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Jianqing Fan (Princeton University) presenting the keynote on “When Can Weak Latent Factors Be Statistically Inferred?” at the department workshop in econometrics and statistics. Workshop program: adzemski.github.io/assets/pdf/p...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Our frequent guest and affiliated colleague Martin Berg Karlsson @drdemant.bsky.social has co-authored a paper on German health insurance that is forthcoming in @jpolecon.bsky.social. Congratulations! doi.org/10.1086/734781
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
In case you missed Claudia Goldin's inspiring talk yesterday or wish to see it again, please find a report and a link to the recorded event below. www.gu.se/nyheter/semi...
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Seminar with Nobel Laureate Claudia Goldin - Why women won
Nobel Laureate Claudia Goldin took the stage of Malmstensalen for the Tore Browaldh Lecture 2025. The theme of the lecture was "Why women won".
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
In case you missed Claudia Goldin's inspiring talk yesterday or wish to see it again, please find a report and a link to the recorded event below. www.gu.se/nyheter/semi...
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Seminar with Nobel Laureate Claudia Goldin - Why women won
Nobel Laureate Claudia Goldin took the stage of Malmstensalen for the Tore Browaldh Lecture 2025. The theme of the lecture was "Why women won".
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
We were very happy to host Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin today during seminars and an important keynote lecture. Thanks to all 700 participants irl and online for attending! www.gu.se/en/event/cla...
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Claudia Goldin: Why Women Won
Join the 2025 edition of the Tore Browaldh Lecture, where Nobel Laureate and Harvard Professor Claudia Goldin talks about women's societal and economical changes and impact.
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
On May 13, we are pleased to welcome Professor Joseph Altonji from Yale University, who will present "Marriage Dynamics, Earnings Dynamics, and Lifetime Family Income."
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Kunskapslunch online 10 april: Klimat, vetenskap och politik – Hur politisk tillhörighet påverkar synen på klimatforskning. Elina Lampi presenterar resultatet av en enkätstudie om hur individers syn på klimatforskning påverkas av politiska faktorer. Anmäl dig här: www.gu.se/evenemang/kl...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
On April 8, we welcome Antoine Dechezleprêtre from LSE/OECD to our General Economics Seminar! We are pleased to have him with us and look forward to an insightful seminar and stimulating discussions. #EconSky
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Congratulations to our former master student, David Yanagizawa-Drott, now Professor of Economics at University of Zurich, who has received the Yrjö Jahnsson Award by the @eeanews.bsky.social jointly with Julia Cagé, Professor of Economics at Sciences Po Paris. eeassoc.org/awards/yrjo-...
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Exciting news! Tim Bayer will be joining the Economics Department at @unipotsdam.bsky.social as a postdoc starting April 1. We wish him all the best in this next step! #Postdoc #Economics #econsky #Potsdam
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Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Congratulations to @jimmykarlsson.bsky.social who has secured a postdoc position at the Research Institute of Industrial Economics (Institutet för Näringslivsforskning)! Wishing you all the best in your new role! 🎉 #Postdoc #Economics #econsky
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