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.

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Applications open – apply by April 15!
The Department of Economics and the School of Business, Economics and Law offers courses and programmes in Economics at the…

News, events and research

News – 21 March 2025
PhD Candidates Take on New Academic Positions
Four of our PhD:s are moving on to new academic positions after their PhD defense.
News – 25 March 2025
Climate Policy Council's Vice Chair: Government's Climate Policy Insufficient
News – 3 March 2025
Malmsten Early Career Scholar Moritz Drupp: "Follow your passion"
The Department of Economics part of new Oxford-inspired program
In the fall, the University of Gothenburg will launch a new bachelor's program in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics,…
News – 6 March 2025
Meet Kyra Hanemaaijer – new postdoc at the department
Kyra Hanemaaijer has joined the Department of Economics as a postdoc on Randi Hjalmarsson's ERC project.
News – 16 December 2024
Nobel Laureate Simon Johnson Visits the University of Gothenburg
When Simon Johnson, one of this year's Nobel laureates in economics, is asked which emojis he uses the most, he laughs…
News – 5 February 2025
Erik Hjalmarsson Appointed Associate Editor of JFQA
Erik Hjalmarsson, Professor of Finance, has been appointed as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Financial and…
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 …

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

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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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Master of Science in Economics
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Studies in Economics
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