Professor Johnson, renowned for his influential work on mechanisms like the oil price cap, delivered insightful perspectives on enhancing sanctions' effectiveness within the framework of international law and economics. His remarks underscored the broader implications for European security and economic stability amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Following his address, Maria Perrotta Berlin, SITE’s sanctions project lead, presented SITE's latest research on the subject and facilitated a thought-provoking Q&A session involving sanctions experts from Ukraine and Sweden.

The seminar brought together policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, fostering meaningful dialogue on the role of economic policy tools in addressing geopolitical challenges.

Professor Johnson’s expertise, informed by his groundbreaking research and tenure as Chief Economist at the IMF, offered invaluable insights into the intersection of macroeconomic policy, institutional frameworks, and global stability.

Photo of Simon Johnson. Photo: Dominick Nilsson

Simon Johnson, serves as the Ronald A. Kurtz Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

From left: Photo of Simon Johnson and Torbjörn Becker, Director of SITE. Photo: Dominick Nilsson

From left: Photo of Torbjörn Becker, Simon Johnson & Maria Perrotta Berlin.