Research at the Department of Economics
Our research focuses particularly on labor market economics, macroeconomics, political economy and public economics. The department offers a dynamic research environment with regular visits from internationally leading researchers. It also houses several research centers that contribute to strengthening both our national and international presence.
Research projects
Read more about a selection of research projects conducted at the department.
Research areas
The department conducts research in a number of different economic areas.
Centres
Find more information about all research centres located at the department or with which the department collaborates.
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Publications
- The Rule of Law Predicts Trust in JournalistsBerggren, Niclas; Bjornskov, Christian; Sandström, Alexandra, 2026
- Staffing agencies and in-house bargainingBerge, Agneta; Kolm, Ann-Sofie; Krusell, Per, 2026
- Transgender parents in Sweden: insights from administrative dataMoberg, Ylva; Tilley, J. Lucas; von Essen, Emma, 2026
- A simple growth model of open economiesSpiro, Daniel, 2026
- What is in a label? On neighborhood labeling, stigma and housing pricesAndersson, Henrik; Blind, Ina; Brunåker, Fabian et al., 2026
- Women’s labor market opportunities and equality in the householdGrönqvist, Erik; Hensvik, Lena; Okuyama, Yoko et al., 2026
- Effects of an information shock on registry-based health indicators: Evidence from a Swedish PFAS crisisElinder, Mikael; Erixson, Oscar; Grönqvist, Erik et al., 2026
- Firm ownership and pollutionKwok, Tsz Chun; Spiro, Daniel; van Benthem, Arthur A., 2026