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 in both research and education.

News and events

News – 25 September 2023
Course in Game Theory Aim to Enhance Understanding of Economic Decisions
The School of Business, Economics and Law in Gothenburg launches a doctoral course in Behavioral Game Theory for autumn…
News – 24 August 2023
Earmarking Increases Support for Carbon Taxes
Carbon tax is the most efficient policy tool to save the climate. Yet it is controversial. However, by earmarking the carbon…
Dissertation
PhD Defense: Tewodros Tesemmas
Tewodros Tesemmas defends his thesis in economics, "Essays on Environmental and Behavioral Economics".
PhD students ready to focus on their research
Five new PhD students have now joined the Department of Economics for at least four years of dedicated research. We asked…
News – 14 August 2023
His team at the World Bank manages more than 100 billion dollars
Alumni Daniel Öhrström: "Macroeconomics provides a good understanding of how the world works from an economic perspective"
News – 30 June 2023
Flexible course selection boosts women's university enrollment
News – 12 June 2023
"The full potential of blockchain technology is largely unexplored"
News – 2 June 2023
PhD conference gave students new insights
Thirteen PhD students at the Department of Economics presented their research at a PhD conference at the School of Business,…
News – 12 June 2023
"The conference is an important forum for research on low-income countries"
News – 21 April 2023
More efficient policy instruments can save the climate
Climate change can be stopped - with the right policy instruments. But to be effective, these policies must be accepted by…
News – 11 April 2023
What is inflation? Economist Ola Olsson explains
The fact that inflation is currently high has probably not escaped anyone. When Statistics Sweden (SCB) reported the Swedish…
Prestigious Grant to Research on How to Break a Criminal Cycle
News – 5 April 2023
Shrimp Fishery in Sweden Hit Hard During Covid-19
The more Covid-19 cases in Sweden, the cheaper the shrimp became at the Gothenburg Fish Auction. During the pandemic, shrimp…
News – 4 April 2023
"The inflation could have been higher"
Olof Johansson Stenman, Professor in Economics, answers tre questions about the inflation and the interest rates in Sweden.
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Our department conducts research in areas such as environmental, development, behavioral, labor and financial economics.

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People
About 100 people work at the Department of Economics as researchers, teachers and administrators. Our courses in economics…
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Doctoral Studies
Being a doctoral student in economics is certainly a challenging and stimulating endeavor. We offer a truly international…

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We offer education in economics and statistics led by highly qualified and dedicated researchers.

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

Study guidance and administration

You can contact the study administration at student@economics.gu.se and meet with the study administrators in their offices located at E5. 

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).

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