University of Gothenburg
Department of Economics

Department of Economics

the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg
  2. School of Business, Economics and Law
  3. 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 as reflected in several of our courses.

Our department conducts research in areas such as environmental, development, behavioral, labor and financial economics. We offer education in economics and statistics led by highly qualified and dedicated researchers.

News

News – 21 April 2021
Researchers: EU climate law a step in the right direction
Following negotiations, EU countries have agreed on a climate law which contains stricter targets for reduced emissions…
News – 24 March 2021
Young people expect higher future housing prices
Lack experiences of falling prices - older people also remember larger declines.

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Job opportunity
Visiting Lecturer in Financial Economics (apply by May 12)
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Visiting Lecturer in Statistics (apply by May 17)

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News – 4 March 2021
Women in the minority less interested in being leaders
Lower self-confidence and low expectations of support from the group the main reasons.
News – 8 February 2021
Examining what makes us pay taxes
Katarina Nordblom newly appointed professor of economics.
News – 18 January 2021
Lower social mobility than previous research has shown
A new way of analyzing social mobility takes the extended family into account.
News – 27 January 2021
Increased support for climate action in China and the United States
Study in Environmental Economics shows converging attitudes in Sweden, the US and China.

Our research

Our research
The Department hosts a diverse and internationally renowned group of academic economists.
Our research
Publications
Research story/portrait
Looking för solutions to large-scale challenges
From climate change to covid-19 - economist Åsa Löfgren focus on major issues of our time.
News – 13 July 2020
An ambitious climate policy is economically beneficial
News – 29 June 2020
New data confirm African American convicts replaced slave labor in the US
Research story/portrait
Mapping the path of plastics to reduce ocean emissions
Are taxes on plastic bags the way to go? New model helps politicians choose the right measures.
Doctoral Studies
Job Market Candidates 2020-2021
We are proud to present the candidates for the job market from the Department of Economics.

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Undergraduate Studies in Economics
Study economics as a stand-alone course or as part of a program.
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Undergraduate Studies in Statistics
Study statistics as a stand-alone course.

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Due to the corona pandemic the student office is closed for visitors until further notice. To contact the student office, please use student@economics.gu.se

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