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GenAI at work: What actually drives adoption and performance?
06 March 2026
As generative AI becomes embedded in everyday work, many organizations are discovering that widespread access does not automatically translate into measurable performance gains. So, what actually drives AI adoption and performance? That question brought together researchers, business leaders, and practitioners at the Stockholm School of Economics on 5 March.
When democracies struggle to build: Karl Wennberg in Svenska Dagbladet
05 March 2026
In a new essay in Svenska Dagbladet, Karl Wennberg, Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and Scientific Director of the House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP), reflects on why large infrastructure projects in Western democracies increasingly take decades to complete.
Live longer, work longer
05 March 2026
Why is Sweden’s pension system under increasing pressure? Johanna Wallenius, Professor at the Department to Economics, explains in Tidningen Näringslivet.
From eco-anxiety to eco-agency: turning pressure into action
05 March 2026
Climate stress and global uncertainty can easily lead to anxiety rather than progress. But with the right tools and collaboration, that pressure can also become a catalyst for action. At yesterday’s event hosted by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and the Stockholm School of Economics’ House of Sustainable Society, diplomats, researchers, and business leaders explored how organizations can turn ecological and psychological pressure into practical strategies for change.
Podcast: Is modern slavery taking place in the Global North?
05 March 2026
Can modern slavery exist in high-income welfare states? In a recent episode of the ESGpresso podcast, CMIR Director Lin Lerpold and Danske Bank's Oshni Arachchi discuss how migration regimes, labor markets, and corporate practices interact in the Global North.
How collaboration strengthens crisis readiness
05 March 2026
How can organizations collaborate to prepare for crises - and act decisively when one occurs? This question was at the center of the Academic Insights Breakfast Seminar hosted by the Center for Security and Resilience (CfSR) at the Stockholm School of Economics on March 4.
Creating Value for Young Adults at ICA
04 March 2026
Retail Management students in ICA Retail Club participated in a workshop at ICA's headquarters, exploring how ICA's different companies can collaborate to create stronger and more relevant value propositions for young adults.
Anna Fahlgård-Lahache successfully defends her doctoral dissertation
04 March 2026
On Friday 20 February 2026, Anna Fahlgård‑Lahache successfully defended her PhD dissertation "Institutional work in the digital transformation of public administration" at the Stockholm School of Economics.
Project in South Africa receives the Gun and Einar Larsson Scholarship
04 March 2026
Student Tijmen Duivenvoorden has been awarded the Gun & Einar Larsson Scholarship 2026 (GELS) for his project “Feeding Futures in South Africa.” The project explores how school meal programs affect education, health, and community development in under-resourced areas.
Responding to government inquiries on long-term prosperity and productivity
03 March 2026
The Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness (CWWH) has submitted its response to the Swedish Government’s inquiries “Goda möjligheter till ökat välstånd (SOU 2024:29)” and “Fler möjligheter till ökat välstånd (SOU 2025:96)”. In our contribution, we argue that wellbeing growth must be integrated as a central component of Sweden’s long-term productivity strategy.