Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) conducts research on social policy, welfare, inequality and the labour market. Researchers are mainly economists and sociologists
The Social Policy Indicators (SPIN) database provides the foundations for new comparative and longitudinal research on causes and consequences of welfare states.
The unit for Labour Market and Employment Relations (AKPA) conducts education at the undergraduate level and provides a broad knowledge of labour market issues
By examining the United States, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany, researcher found that welfare systems play a significant role in whether children born into poverty will remain poor as adults.
Three researchers at SOFI have been awarded research grants from Forte to study inequality, discrimination and young people's future prospects in Sweden.
SWS-seminar: Mark Levels (Maastrich University) presents his research at the Social Stratification, Welfare, and Social Policy Seminar, at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI).
SWS-seminar: Mark Levels (Maastrich University) presents his research at the Social Stratification, Welfare, and Social Policy Seminar, at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI).