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Doing the right thing – why it's harder for some
29 April 2020
All over the world, personal movement has been restricted to various degrees in an attempt to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. But some people seem to having trouble staying away from others. Social psychology may help us understand why some of us are not listening.
Swedes support further measures against COVID-19
28 April 2020
Three out of four Swedes want to see more measures in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Two out of five are positive to a temporary curfew in cities. This according to a new study at the Stockholm School of Economics.
Take-home exam challenges students to hack the corona crisis
20 April 2020
Just a few weeks before the exam of the course Global Challenges was to take place, the new Corona virus spread quickly around the globe and brought with it a sudden global economic downturn. The exam had to be adapted to a take-home exam and this generated new and innovative results.
Mycket stor ökning av sökande till våra kandidatprogram
17 April 2020
Antalet ansökningar till Handelshögskolans två kandidatprogram, Business and Economics och Retail Management, ökar stort jämfört med föregående år. Ökningen för Business and Economics är 15 procent och för Retail Management 26 procent.
Leadership in a crisis – new student podcast
17 April 2020
Leadership is difficult even during stable and predictable times. Leadership in a crisis is the quintessential leadership challenge. SSE Master students aim to shine a light on different dimensions of crisis leadership.
New research reveals how Swedes react to government guidelines
14 April 2020
How have Swedes changed their behavior during the COVID-19 crisis? A new research project from the Stockholm School of Economics offers insights into mobility and hoarding over the past – and coming – weeks.
Influencers important in corona communications
08 April 2020
How can you get people to follow to government recommendations and advice in times of COVID-19? Use the power of influencers, argues Assistant Professor Jonas Colliander.
New Executive Director at Center for Sustainable Markets
01 April 2020
Martina Björkman Nyqvist has been appointed as new Executive Director of the Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets (Misum) and Acting Mistra Professor of Sustainable Markets. She starts her new position on May 1, 2020, and takes over from Mette Morsing, who is taking on a new position with the United Nations.
Decision making in times of crisis
31 March 2020
Making decisions for your business in the midst of a global crisis can undoubtedly feel daunting – so why not lean on research? We’ve looked at some useful research and case studies to sum up some concrete tips to help you in your decision making.
More international students choose Stockholm
25 March 2020
The number of international students in Stockholm has increased by 26 percent over the past five years, a new report shows. One in ten students in Stockholm is now international.