At the Uppsala History of Inequality and Labor Lab (UHILL), we are focused on the study of economic inequality and labor markets, from the industrial period to the present. By leveraging historical, micro-level datasets gathered by our team and employing modern econometric methods, we investigate the historical forces shaping economic disparities. Our aim is to provide insights that not only enhance our understanding of the past but also inform current debates on inequality and labor market dynamics.
The lab is based at the Department of Economic History at Uppsala University but engages researchers from a number of disciplines and institutions.
We are available to supervise students writing their essays. Contact us if you are interested.
Announcements:
- The co-director of the lab, Jonatan Andersson, has received the prestigious 3-year Wallander postdoc grant from Jan Wallanders och Tom Hedelius stiftelse. In the same funding round, lab members William Skoglund and Erik Hellberg received funding for their research stays at Utrecht University and the University of Michigan, respectively.
- The co-director of the lab, Johan Ericsson, has recevied funding from FORTE for the project "The (very) Long run Health Effects of Industrial Pollution"
Researchers visiting the Lab:
- Leonardo Costa Ribeiro from the Federal University of Minas Gerais is visiting the Lab during the period from 20th of January to the 28th of February 2025.
- Benjamin Schneider from Oslo Met is visiting the Lab during the week of 20th-24th of January 2025.