News
The media's power to affect behavioral change during COVID-19 in Sweden
20 April 2023
Increased media coverage of COVID-19 led to more individuals taking preventive measures such as hand washing, social distancing, and wearing masks, new research from the Stockholm School of Economics and Jönköping University shows. This highlights the important role that accurate and timely reporting plays in promoting public health measures during a pandemic.
Fazer enters partnership with Center for Retailing at Stockholm School of Economics
18 April 2023
Fazer joins the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) and its Center for Retailing as a Retail Club Partner in the Retail Management program.
Sport/Art Talk: Wrestling My Case
17 April 2023
On Monday April 17, the Center for Sports & Business held a very successful event together with Art Initiative at the Stockholm School of Economics about professional wrestling, art and sport. The panel for the event included the professional wrestler Fabian Puregger (CEO Svensk Wrestling), the curator Ashik Zaman, the Center for Sports & Business's Lennart Asensio Nitz, as well as Art Initiative's Tinni Ernsjöö Rappe.
Policies for an aging population
13 April 2023
Increasing life expectancy and a lower birth-rate means the world’s population is aging rapidly. But what retirement policies will have the best outcome for what countries? Listen to the latest episode of the podcast Sound Economy with Professor Johanna Wallenius to find out more.
Having a daughter can ‘nudge’ CEOs towards supporting equality
24 March 2023
Raising daughters can make male company leaders more supportive of women’s struggles for equality, new research shows. This also leads to employing more women in their companies and on their boards.
Milestone Event: Celebrating Football for All - Finding a Joint Way Forward for the Development of European Football
22 March 2023
March 22, 2023 marked a key milestone for the Center for Sports & Business as we hosted the event Celebrating Football for All - Finding a Joint Way Forward for the Development of European Football. Prominent speakers featured in the event included Lars-Christer Olsson (Honorary President European Leagues and Swedish Professional League), Lena Gustafson Wiberg (SLO, Djurgården Football), Karl-Erik Nilsson (Vice Chair UEFA and Chair of the Swedish Football Association), and Jonas Eriksson (Investor and Former FIFA Referee). The highlight of the event was the delivery of the final summary by the LaLiga President Javier Tebas, who traveled to Scandinavia for the first time to join us during this event.
Lars Strannegård’s appointment as President is extended
17 March 2023
The Board of Directors of the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) has extended Lars Strannegård’s appointment as President until May 31, 2027.
A blueprint for the reconstruction of Ukraine
14 March 2023
SSE's podcast Sound Economy is back, after a few months' hiatus. This time with a new host! Listen to Emma Summer Johnsson and Professor Torbjörn Becker delve into the difficult subject of Ukraine and the challenges it faces.
Boozt joins the SSE Corporate Partnership Program
14 March 2023
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is excited to welcome Boozt to its Corporate Partnership Program.
David Domeij has been appointed the Eva and Mats Qviberg Professor in Economics
10 March 2023
David Domeij, professor at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), has been appointed the Eva and Mats Qviberg Professor in Economics.