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Postdoctoral research position: (Re)Constructing modern Ukraine—People, institutions, and the environment project
15 February 2024
We are looking for a Post Doc to a large international research project entitled (Re)Constructing Modern Ukraine—People, Institutions, and the Environment awarded by the Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies (FBEES).
Call for papers | The political economy of environmental policy
15 February 2024
The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and the Forum for Research on Eastern Europe: Climate and Environment (FREECE) invites paper submissions to a one-day workshop session on the 'Political Economy of Environmental Policy' with a keynote lecture by Michaël Aklin (EPFL, Swiss Federal Institute) on 19th of April 2024 in Stockholm.
Collective visibility – Leveraging the power of women in sports
14 February 2024
Sport is a global phenomenon affecting millions of people all over the world. Yet, men dominate in many sports. Male stars make more money, male sport executives often hold the power and in many conferences, men sit on panels and are invited as keynote speakers. In this event we celebrate the collective visibility of women.By sharing best practice and describing pioneering events, we aim to leverage the power of women in sports. Join us at the Stockholm School of Economics to debate these issues, network and learn from each other.
Gen Z at Axfood
14 February 2024
The students in Axel Johnson Retail Club were invited to a workshop on Gen Z at the Axfood headquarter at Torsplan in Stockholm.
Moving Everybody: Looking Into H&M Move's Future
14 February 2024
H&M Retail Club had an engaging workshop session discussing the future trajectory of H&M Move's brand and retail stores.
AI unpacked: From basics to business strategies
14 February 2024
The SSE Tech Initiative is excited to announce the launch of a beginner-friendly event series on Artificial Intelligence this spring.
SSE a leader in Europe at nurturing entrepreneurial talent, new study shows
13 February 2024
Entrepreneurs drive development and create jobs. So why is this not reflected more in business school rankings? A new ranking, based on the entrepreneurial success of business school alumni, challenges traditional rankings. And the Stockholm School of Economics places first among European business schools.
New publication | The Impact of Stock Price Fragility on Corporate Financial Behavior: Evidence and Implications
13 February 2024
This paper, written by Professor Richard Friberg and co-authors, investigates how firms adjust their financial strategies in response to changes in exposure to non-fundamental price movements, known as stock price fragility. Through theoretical modeling and empirical analysis, we explore the implications of stock price fragility on corporate cash holdings, investment decisions, and liquidity management.
Addressing the impact of war on human capital and higher education in Ukraine
09 February 2024
On 6th of February, 2024, the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and Friends of KSE initiative hosted an event in collaboration with the Nordic Ukraine Forum, to explore and support the critical cause of higher education in Ukraine.
Jesper Roine breaks down the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy on Tv4 Morning News
09 February 2024
Have the EU's sanctions against Russia, implemented since the invasion of Ukraine, been deemed ineffective? Jesper Roine, Deputy Director at SITE, offers insights on sanctions and the Russian Economy on TV4's Morning News.