University of Gothenburg

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, events and research

Seminar
GES: Alexander Wright Cappelen
The seminar will be given by Alexander Wright Cappelen, Professor of Economics at NHH, with research interests in behavioral…
News – 12 November 2024
Adam Farago promoted to Professor of Finance
Adam Farago has been promoted to Professor of Finance at the University of Gothenburg, recognizing his research in Financial…
News – 14 October 2024
Economics prize explains wealth gap between countries
This year's Nobel Prize in Economics goes to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson for their insights into the…
News – 18 October 2024
Sharp Increase in Psychiatric Medication Among PhD Students
The use of psychiatric medication among PhD students in Sweden rises by 40% from the start of their studies until the fifth …
News – 3 October 2024
Meet our new PhD students
This year we welcome five new PhD students from Finland, Sweden, Malaysia, and Pakistan to our department. Here, they share…
News – 4 October 2024
Jonas Frey from Oxford new Assistant Professor
Welcome to Jonas Frey, economist from Oxford's Saïd Business School, to the Department of Economics.
News – 27 August 2024
Exposure to aid early in life reduces the risk of chronic malnutrition
Children who are exposed to aid at an early age are at a lower risk of suffering from chronic malnutrition. The most notable…
News – 20 June 2024
Olof Johansson Stenman new member of the Climate Policy Council
The government has today appointed Olof Johansson Stenman, professor of economics, as a new member of the Climate Policy…
News – 24 June 2024
Research Trio Receives Grant for Conference on Social Norms
Annika Lindskog, Heather Congdon Fors and Ann-Sofie Isaksson have been awarded 400,000 SEK from the Ragnar Söderberg…
News – 28 May 2024
Increased risk of suicide and crime after court-ordered child removal
Children and youths in Sweden who are placed in out-of-home care via court order run an increased risk of suicide, mental…
News – 26 April 2024
Randi Hjalmarsson AER Board Member
Randi Hjalmarsson, Professor of Economics at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, has…
News – 9 April 2024
Ronja Helénsdotter Receives MIT Postdoctoral Award
PhD candidate Ronja Helénsdotter has been awarded a Wallenberg Foundation Postdoctoral Scholarship at Massachusetts…

Our research

Our department conducts research in areas such as environmental, development, behavioral, labor and financial economics.

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Publications

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About us
People
About 100 people work at the Department of Economics as researchers, teachers and administrators. Our courses in economics…
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Research Seminars
Our program of public seminars.
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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Exchange courses in Economics
Student Portal
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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