An expert dialogue recently published in Omni Ekonomi examines the effectiveness of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies against alternative sustainable technologies. This discussion delves into the economic viability and environmental impact of these technologies, providing a nuanced view of the best investments for a sustainable future.

The House of Innovation proudly celebrates the achievement of Professor Michael Barrett, our esteemed Distinguished Visiting Professor, who has been named an AIS Fellow by the Association of Information Systems. This prestigious award is a recognition of Professor Barrett's substantial contributions to the field of information systems.

Nearly 300 students, teachers, and representatives from Swedish companies and banks gathered on November 16 at Tumba High School for the F1RST initiative's largest event to date. The goal is to inspire more students to choose a career in business.

Research from the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) has a high reach, both in Sweden and the world. SSE has the highest citation impact in Sweden and is above the global average. This according to the latest Swedish Research Barometer, published by the Swedish Research Council.

Maria Perrotta Berlin, Evelina Bonnier, and Anders Olofsgård's paper on 'Foreign Aid and Female Empowerment', forthcoming in the Journal of Development Studies, uses geo-coded data to delve into the nuanced impact of foreign aid on women in Malawi.

A new art classroom created by the Swedish artist Marie-Louise Ekman has been inaugurated at the school. The classroom contains parts of the artist's own studio, as well as several new original works.

Näva von Rosen, Nina Shariati, and Maria Svensson have been awarded the SSE MBA Carl Silfvén Scholarship 2023. The scholarship is presented to the next generation leaders to promote the competitiveness of Swedish-based business in an international market. They are all grateful for the many new opportunities the scholarship offers.

In the annual thesis competition organized by the Swedish Competition Authority, students from the Department of Economics at SSE have achieved notable success. The first prize in the economics category was awarded to William Stålhök and Knut Örnéus for their thesis on wind power production and strategic withholding. Additionally, Herman Rogefors and William Karlsson, also from Department of Economics, secured the second prize for their thesis exploring wind power investment incentives in Sweden.

What was the first step that led you to the path you're on? First-year student Vivien Kovacs shares how the F1RST initiative has made a real difference in her journey towards studying at the Stockholm School of Economics.

The Assar Lindbeck Medal 2023 is awarded to professors Johanna Rickne, affiliated professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and professor at Stockholm University, and Olle Folke, professor at Uppsala University. The prize honors Assar Lindbeck's diverse and groundbreaking contributions to economic research and is given every two years to researchers in Sweden under 45 who have significantly contributed to economic thinking and knowledge.