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Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) conducts research on social policy, welfare, inequality and the labour market. Researchers are mainly economists and sociologists

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GENPARENT

A multi-method approach to the transition to parenthood in different-sex and same-sex couples

En världskarta med vissa länder i blått och andra i rött

SPIN

The Social Policy Indicators (SPIN) database provides the foundations for new comparative and longitudinal research on causes and consequences of welfare states.

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2025-01-14

Swedish Institute for Social Research

More Bars Hit Harder in Socially Disadvantaged Areas

Can more bars lead to more societal problems? A new study from the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) shows that the answer is yes—but it depends on the bars' location.

Society, Democracy and Welfare

2025-01-09

Swedish Institute for Social Research

Lena Schröder has passed away

Lena Schröder, a former colleague at SOFI, passed away on December 2, 2024. Throughout her long career, she made significant contributions to research on the labor market for youth and immigrants.

2024-12-17

Swedish Institute for Social Research

Do you want to apply for the Wallander scholarship at SOFI?

We are now accepting applications for a postdoctoral position, with the selected candidate being nominated for Handelsbanken’s prestigious Wallander Scholarship.

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January

Seminar

AME Seminar: Martin Eckhoff Andresen (University of Oslo)

Dr. Martin Eckhoff Andresen, from the University of Oslo, presents his research.

AME Seminar: Martin Eckhoff Andresen (University of Oslo)

Dr. Martin Eckhoff Andresen, from the University of Oslo, presents his research.

January

Seminar

AME Seminar: Moritz Mendel (Aalto University)

Dr. Moritz Mendel, from Aalto University, presents his research.

AME Seminar: Moritz Mendel (Aalto University)

Dr. Moritz Mendel, from Aalto University, presents his research.

January

Seminar

SWS Seminar: Aline Grünewald (University of Bremen)

Aline Grünewald, University of Bremen, will present her research at the SWS seminar, hosted by SOFI.

SWS Seminar: Aline Grünewald (University of Bremen)

Aline Grünewald, University of Bremen, will present her research at the SWS seminar, hosted by SOFI.

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More Bars Hit Harder in Socially Disadvantaged Areas

Lena Schröder has passed away

Do you want to apply for the Wallander scholarship at SOFI?

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AME Seminar: Martin Eckhoff Andresen (University of Oslo)

AME Seminar: Martin Eckhoff Andresen (University of Oslo)

AME Seminar: Moritz Mendel (Aalto University)

AME Seminar: Moritz Mendel (Aalto University)

SWS Seminar: Aline Grünewald (University of Bremen)

SWS Seminar: Aline Grünewald (University of Bremen)

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