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 in both research and education.

News

News – 2 June 2022
Emotions change the outcome of The Prisoners’ Dilemma
News – 10 May 2022
Lower prices can make more people eat vegetarian
News – 15 February 2022
Greater chance for patient individuals to live longer
News – 23 November 2021
Recruitment and gender equality within the academy
New research project examines the role of discrimination, preferences and productivity
News – 24 August 2021
The world's first police force was a success
Deterred crime and reduced violent crimes significantly.
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41st Nordic Health Economists' Study Group Meeting
Conference in Gothenburg, August 17-19, 2022.
Our research
Research Seminars
Our program of public seminars.

Our research

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

Our research
The Department hosts a diverse and internationally renowned group of academic economists.
Our research
Publications
Doctoral Studies
Being a doctoral student in economics is certainly a challenging and stimulating endeavor. We offer a truly international…
Doctoral Studies
Job Market Candidates 2021-2022
This year's candidates for the job market from the Department of Economics.

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

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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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Exchange courses in Economics
Student Portal
Here you will find information about your studies in Economics and Statistics.

Welcome to our student office

The student office is closed for visits from 10 June to 21 August. You can contact the study administration at student@economics.gu.se. From 14 July to 9 August, it may take longer than usual for us to reply, due to the summer holidays.

Study guidance för Economics and Statistics at svl@economics.gu.se. Telephone hours Tuesday and Thursday 11-12 at 031-786 13 40 (Anna-Karin Ågren) or 031-786 13 36 (Katarina Renström).

About us
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