Research at the IIES covers a broad spectrum of economics. On these pages you can find information on research projects, our different research areas, publications, upcoming seminars and events and more.
The proportion of local politicians with weak ties to the labor market and to the nuclear family is higher among populist, radical-right Sweden Democrats and their voters than among other parties in Sweden.
“What is a Good School, and Can Parents Tell? Evidence on the Multidimensionality of School Output” accepted for publication in top 5 economics journal The Review of Economic Studies.
Tessa Bold and Jakob Svensson to publish in the AER
Research looking at smallholder maize farmers in Uganda suggests that improving smallholders’ access to markets where high-quality crops is rewarded and more generally linking farmers to value chains has large potential.
Strong Belief that the Rich are Rich due to Selfishness
A review of a study from over 60 countries shows that people perceive the rich's fortunes as a result of selfish behavior, that inequality is unfair, and that there is strong support for income redistribution.
The Corona pandemic has changed the world as we know it. At the IIES several researchers are working intensely on understanding the virus, and its effects on society.
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.