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"Equality data is needed for Sweden to become equal"
06 June 2023
Statistics have been an important prerequisite for Sweden, to be able to reach the level of gender equality that exists today. We now also statistics for discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity and religion, says researchers Sayaka Osanami Törngren and Lin Lerpold after attending av international conference on equality data that was recently held in Sweden.
Martin Carlsson Wall appointed professor at SSE
05 June 2023
Martin Carlsson Wall has been appointed professor of accounting at the Stockholm School of Economics. Martin Carlsson Wall’s research explores the intersection between accounting, creativity, sports and emotions.
The experts' best tips - how to set climate goals that actually make a difference
04 June 2023
As a smaller company, it can be difficult to kick-start your climate and sustainability work. Two experts therefore give their best advice on how to get started: Lin Lerpold, Director at Center for Sustainability Research and Tommy Borglund, researcher and teacher at the Center for Sustainable Business.
MIRAI 2.0 R&I Week 2023
01 June 2023
MIRAI 2.0 is an academic alliance among 20 Universities in Sweden and Japan, aiming to promote long-term research collaboration between the two countries. The next MIRAI 2.0 Research and Innovation week will be organized on November 13-17, 2023 in Umeå, Sweden. The theme for the conference is “Creating Resilient and Sustainable Societies”.
New study from Department of Economics on design heterogeneity in PNAS
01 June 2023
New study on ‘design heterogeneity’ highlights the limits of generalizability and informativeness of individual experimental designs.
How effective are carbon taxes in helping fight climate change?
01 June 2023
Carbon pricing is widely viewed as the most efficient method for achieving emission reductions, but there is limited evidence demonstrating the actual impact of current carbon taxes or markets. In this new Academic Insight, Misum Postdoc Fellow Marion Leroutier looks at the case study of a carbon tax – the Carbon Price Support (CPS) on UK power emissions.
SSE students in Washington, DC – had dinner with former US Deputy Secretary of State
01 June 2023
In May members of the Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication travelled to Washington, DC with the students of Applied History 767: World Order & Present Challenges. Designed by Center Director Dr. Rikard Westerberg, this globetrotting course has been offered since 2019 and sees students from the Stockholm School of Economics embark on a deep dive of statecraft, diplomacy and international history.
House of Innovation 2022: "Year in Review"
01 June 2023
Read the 2022 "Year in Review" to learn about this year’s research, education, and outreach achievements at the House of Innovation.
HOI research | Older adults use digital healthcare platforms differently than younger people
01 June 2023
New research reveals that older adults use digital healthcare platforms (DHPs) in unique ways compared to younger individuals, highlighting significant behavioral differences. Published in the IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, this study delves into these differences and offers insights into how digital healthcare services can better cater to elderly users.
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine on the next steps in EU integration
30 May 2023
On 26 May, 2023, the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) had the honor of hosting a distinguished keynote speaker, Olga Stefanishyna (Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine) who shared her insights on Ukraine’s progress with reforms on the way to full EU integration.