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New study: The world’s happiest countries – but how does it affect us personally?

12 March 2026
How are we affected by repeatedly hearing that we live in one of the world’s happiest countries? A new study from the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) shows that global happiness rankings do not only reflect how people feel. They can also influence how we perceive our own happiness and that of others.

Exploring Generative AI and Prompt Design at Accenture

11 March 2026
Retail Management students in Accenture Retail Club visited Accenture's GenAI pop-up in Stockholm to explore practical applications of generative AI and prompt design.

Possibilities and challenges of sustainable electronics at Elgiganten

11 March 2026
Retail Management students in Circular Impact Retail Club visited the Elgiganten store in Barkarby to explore the possibilities and challenges of sustainable electronics.

Crafting an Investment Story with Dustin

11 March 2026
Retail Management students in Axel Johnson Retail Club visited Dustin Group for an interactive workshop focused on how companies communicate long-term value creation to investors through a clear and convincing equity story.

How harassment at work pushes women out of higher-paying jobs

11 March 2026
Workplace sexual harassment is not just a personal violation - it can also reshape the labor market. This new policy brief analysis by Olle Folke, researcher at SITE, uses evidence from Sweden to show how harassment influences where people work and helps sustain gender inequality.

Happy Hour Research Seminar: Marc Schulz on the Science of the Good Life

11 March 2026
On March 25, the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness (CWWH) welcomes Dr. Marc Schulz to the Stockholm School of Economics for a Happy Hour Research Seminar exploring insights from the world’s longest-running scientific study of human wellbeing.

Threats to the economy can start with a rumor: new report

10 March 2026
Disinformation and malign information influence operations can threaten Sweden’s financial stability – from individual savers to the entire economic system. A new research report from the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) shows how these threats operate on several levels and why individuals, companies, and public officials must strengthen their vigilance.

Vacancy: Global Outreach Manager

09 March 2026
We are currently hiring a Global Outreach Manager to the External Relations Department.

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.