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 – 23 November 2021

Recruitment and gender equality within the academy

New research project examines the role of discrimination, preferences and productivity

We are recruiting

3-6 positions in the PhD Program in Economics

Now recruiting 3–6 PhD students for fully financed employments. Students in all fields of economics are encouraged to apply.

News – 11 October 2021

”Have influenced the view of how to conduct research”

The Economics Prize 2021 to research on cause and effect in education and the labour market.

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 – 7 June 2021

Thomas Sterner appointed Knight of the Legion of Honour

Rewarded for his research in environmental economics.

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.

Job Opportunity

Research Assistant in data analysis and Health Economics

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.

Our research

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

Our research

Publications

News – 8 February 2021

Examining what makes us pay taxes

Katarina Nordblom newly appointed professor of economics.

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.

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 – 18 January 2021

Lower social mobility than previous research has shown

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

Doctoral Studies

Job Market Candidates 2021-2022

This year's 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

The student office is located on the 5th floor at Vasagatan 1, house E, and open Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30-12:30. To contact the student office, please use 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).