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.

Job opportunities

Deadline for applications February 1, 2023
Apply to the PhD program in Economics
We are now recruiting 3–6 PhD students for fully financed Swedish PhD employments, starting September 1, 2023.
Apply by November 30
Lecturer in economics (full time tenured position)
Apply by November 30
Lecturer In financial economics (full time tenured position)

News

News – 15 November 2022
Roman roads laid the foundation for modern-day prosperity
News – 10 November 2022
”A slowly forward-grinding wheel”
News – 10 November 2022
Economic interests cloud hazardous chemicals reductions
"Calls into question the actual effect of the system"
News – 4 October 2022
Research on the value of medical technology receives SEK 15 million
The Centre for Health Governance receives donation from the Lundberg's Research Foundation.
News – 5 October 2022
Interaction for development and exchange
Through the Executive Faculty programme, economist Åsa Löfgren and Carl Hammer, have created enriching collaborations.
News – 10 May 2022
Lower prices can make more people eat vegetarian
News – 2 June 2022
Emotions change the outcome of The Prisoners’ Dilemma
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Our research

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

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About us
People
About 100 people work at the Department of Economics as researchers, teachers and administrators. Our courses in economics…
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Research Seminars
Our program of public seminars.
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 2022-2023
This year's candidates for the job market from the Department of Economics.

Study here

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 on November 29.

The student office is located on the 5th floor at Vasagatan 1, house E, and is open Tuesday and Thursday 10:30-12:30. You can contact the study administration at student@economics.gu.se.

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).

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