Aerial photos from 60 countries across the developing world are now becoming a gold mine for researchers in various fields. This is thanks to a research project in which a large and previously inaccessible archive is digitised and made freely available.
Fabian’s thesis, "Essays on Labor Economics and Social Dynamics," reveals how coworkers, education, and historical weather patterns influence individual success.
A doctoral thesis by Mohammadreza Farajpour explores the effects of climate policies like carbon taxes on the economy, energy intensity trends, and the climate risks faced by firms.
A comprehensive study conducted by researchers at Stockholm University and the Stockholm School of Economics sheds light on the profound economic implications of stress-induced occupational illnesses, particularly burnout.
Sreyashi’s thesis investigates the impact of labor regulations and job security provisions on India's industrial performance, and characterizes conditions that lead to the emergence of poverty traps.
Stefan’s thesis explores the intricate relationship between climate policies, particularly carbon taxes, and the economy's transition to greener energy.
IIES Associate Professor Konrad Burchardi has received a grant for the project Agricultural Productivity and Technology Adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa (ADAPT).
The thesis "Markets and marketplaces: Essays on access and transformation in remote rural economies" consists of four chapters and can now be downloaded from the web.
On May 23, an independent evaluation of Swedish monetary policy 2022, conducted by the Center for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability (CeMoF), was published.
Torsten Persson, Professor at the Institute for International Economics Studies (IIES) at Stockholm University, is awarded the prestigious BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award.
New research by Professors Torsten Persson (IIES) and Timothy Besley (LSE) shows how market failures, as well as policy failures, can prevent welfare-enhancing green transitions, or make ongoing green transitions too slow.
Older siblings’ choice of higher education has a big impact on what their younger siblings apply for, even when it leads them to worse* education. This is the result of a new study with data from four countries, including Sweden and USA. The study is published in the highly ranked scientific journal The Quarterly Journal of Economics.
