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Department of Economics

the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg

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.

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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.

News

Society and economy
The Prize in Economic Sciences: "Research with practical significance that everyone benefits
from"
Sustainability and environment
18.4 million in funding for research on climate and the
economy
Sustainability and environment
An ambitious climate policy is economically
beneficial
Press release
New data confirm that African American convicts partly replaced slave labor in the
US
He wrote a thesis about the origins of cultural
divergence

News – 12 October 2020

"Research with practical significance that everyone benefits from"

The Prize in Economic Sciences ro Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson.

News – 7 August 2020

18.4 million in funding for research on climate and the economy

Two research projects in economics at the School of Business, Economics and Law have been awarded funding from the research…

Job opportunity

Researcher in Health Economics

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Research Assistant in Finance

Our research

The Department hosts a diverse and internationally renowned group of academic economists.

Research areas

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

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.

Undergraduate Studies in Statistics

Study statistics as a stand-alone course.

For students and staff

Welcome to our student office

Due to the corona pandemic the student office is closed from March 18 until further notice.

Here you will find information about your studies in Economics and Statistics.

Information for all staff at the Department of Economics.

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22 October 2020