Department of Economics, 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.

News

News – 7 September 2021

Emissions trading gave more green innovations

Economics thesis on the impact of a climate policy in China.

News – 24 August 2021

The world's first police force was a success

Deterred crime and reduced violent crimes significantly.

News

Society and economy
The impact of climate policy and natural disasters on firms in
China
Press release
With a focus on deterrence the first police force was a
success
Sustainability and environment
New report: Measures that support both the climate and
biodiversity
Society and economy
Thomas Sterner appointed Knight of the French Legion of
Honour
Society and economy
”We see an increase in hate crimes in the aftermath of major
attacks”

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news

News – 7 June 2021

Thomas Sterner appointed Knight of the Legion of Honour

Rewarded for his research in environmental economics.

Events

Start date 1 Oct 2021 To End date 2 Oct 2021

Research
12th Transatlantic Workshop on the Economics of Crime
(TWEC)

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News – 26 May 2021

”We see an increase in hate crimes after major attacks”

Reserach on effects of the Israel-Palestine conflict on hate crimes against Jews and Muslims.

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 – 24 March 2021

Young people expect higher future housing prices

Lack experiences of falling prices - older people also remember larger declines.

News – 8 February 2021

Examining what makes us pay taxes

Katarina Nordblom newly appointed professor of economics.

Our research

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

Our research

Publications

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.

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

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 – 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.

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Undergraduate Studies in Statistics

Study statistics as a stand-alone course.

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