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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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Looking för solutions to large-scale challenges

From climate change to covid-19 - economist Åsa Löfgren focus on major issues of our time.

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Society and economy
Lower social mobility between generations than previously
thought
Sustainability and environment
Mistra Carbon Exit recieves SEK 66 million for a second research
phase
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

Job opportunity

Visiting Lecturer in Economics (apply by 10/2)

Job opportunity

Apply for a PhD position 2021

We recruit 3-6 PhD students, employed on a fully financed PhD position, starting in September. Apply before February 1.

News – 12 October 2020

"Research with practical significance that everyone benefits from"

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

News – 10 December 2020

Mistra Carbon Exit recieves SEK 66 million for a second research phase

Research program Mistra Carbon Exit, where Department of Economics is one partner, recieves funding for a second phase of up…

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.

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 for visitors until further notice. To contact the student office, please use student@economics.gu.se

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

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20 January 2021