University of Gothenburg

Department of Economics

the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg
  2. Department of Economics

Welcome to an international and socially engaged department with researchers and staff from across the world. We put sustainability high on the agenda in both research and education.

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We offer education in economics and statistics led by highly qualified and dedicated researchers.

Applications are open – apply by April 15!
The Department of Economics and the School of Business, Economics and Law offers courses and programmes in Economics at the…

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Discover Our MSc in Economics
News – March 9
Take a closer look at our Master’s in Finance
News – 10 February 2026
When Public Attention Shapes Justice
In the study “Minority Salience and Criminal Justice Decisions” (in American Economic Review: Insights), Kyra Hanemaaijer,…
News – 20 January 2026
Malmsten Workshop in Sustainability Economics
The Malmsten Workshop in Sustainability Economics has now concluded, and we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all…
News – 18 November 2025
Philipp Ager on the Sewing Machine’s Impact on Women
How did the sewing machine change women’s lives in 19th-century United States of America? Professor Philipp Ager explored…
News – 2 December 2025
Gustav Kjellsson on the new research centre UGOT-ReWork
The University of Gothenburg is now launching the research centre UGOT-ReWork, a long-term initiative aimed at developing…
News – 21 November 2025
ASWEDE Annual Conference Brings Together Development Economists
The annual ASWEDE conference brought together development economists from across Sweden to present and discuss cutting-edge…

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Our department conducts research in areas such as environmental, development, behavioral, labor and financial economics.

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