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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.

News

News – 24 March 2021

Young people expect higher future housing prices

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

News

Press release
Young people expect higher future housing prices than older
people
Press release
Women less interested in becoming leaders in male-majority
groups
Society and economy
Examining what makes us pay taxes – Katarina Nordblom new professor of
economics
Sustainability and environment
”The time is right to implement carbon
taxes”
Sustainability and environment
Increased support for climate action in China and the United
States

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 – 18 January 2021

Lower social mobility than previous research has shown

A new way of analyzing social mobility takes the extended family into account.

News – 27 January 2021

Increased support for climate action in China and the United States

Study in Environmental Economics shows converging attitudes in Sweden, the US and China.

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.

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

News – 29 June 2020

New data confirm African American convicts replaced slave labor in the US

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.

Doctoral Studies

Job Market Candidates 2020-2021

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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.

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24 March 2021