University of Gothenburg
Department of Economics

Department of Economics

the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg
  2. School of Business, Economics and Law
  3. Department of Economics

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

Doctoral Studies
Job Market Candidates 2021-2022
This year's candidates for the job market from the Department of Economics.
Job Opportunity
Assistant Professor in Applied Microeconomics
A six-year tenure track position with a mid-term review. Expected start date is August 2022.
Job Opportunity
Assistant Professor in Econometrics
A six-year tenure track position with a mid-term review. Expected start date is August 2022.
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.
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.
Job Opportunity
Research Assistant in data analysis (apply by October 19)

Our research

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.

Study here

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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 closed for visitors until October 31. To contact the student office, please use student@economics.gu.se

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Here you will find information about your studies in Economics and Statistics.
About us
Our focus on sustainable development

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