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New report | Russia's economy faces growing imbalances as war effort drains resources
01 October 2024
A new report highlights that Russia's economy is facing mounting financial imbalances due to the ongoing war against Ukraine. The report, conducted by the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), reveals that Russia's fiscal resources are under increasing strain, threatening its economic stability in the years to come.
Call for papers | The next era of climate policies: Alternatives to carbon pricing
30 September 2024
The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and the Forum for Research on Eastern Europe: Climate and Environment (FREECE) invites paper submissions to a one-day workshop on the 'The Next Era of Climate Policies: Alternatives to Carbon Pricing' on November 25, 2024, in Stockholm.
Russia’s growing influence in Africa: Why it matters for the continent’s future
25 September 2024
Russia is expanding its presence in Africa, aiming to gain influence in areas with weak institutions and governments. A new policy brief published in September 2024 explores this trend and the potential consequences for Africa’s development.
SITE welcomes Christine Bäckström and Henrik Borelius as new board members
19 September 2024
The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) is delighted to announce Christine Bäckström (CEO at the International Council of Swedish Industry) and Henrik Borelius (Active Owner and Chairman of Side System) as new board members at SITE.
New report reveals Russia’s core shadow fleet, calls for strengthened sanctions
21 August 2024
A new analysis by the KSE Institute reveals critical insights into Russia’s shadow fleet, urging coalition governments to take immediate action against vessels circumventing sanctions.
Call for papers | One-day conference on gender economics
25 June 2024
The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and the Forum for Research on Gender Economics in Eastern Europe (FROGEE) are pleased to invite submissions of papers for a one-day conference titled “How Does Gender Matter in the Economy?”, to be held in Stockholm, Sweden on December 6th, 2024.
Milestones in economic research and institution building | SITE’s 35th Anniversary
19 June 2024
The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) celebrates 35 years of pioneering economic research, institution building and policy analysis.
A gender perspective on financing for development
31 May 2024
Gender equality is vital for global progress. As we near the 2025 Financing for Development conference, Maria Perrotta Berlin, Assistant Professor at SITE, stresses integrating gender into financing strategies. This includes fiscal policies, social protection, and climate finance to support women, particularly in low-income areas, promoting equality, resilience, and sustainable development.
New study reveals: Using existing textbooks for home study improves learning in low-income areas
27 May 2024
A paper published in The Economic Journal shows how student learning in a fragile and low-income context can be helped by more intensive use of existing textbooks for home study.
Navigating market exits: Companies’ responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
22 May 2024
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, led to global condemnation and sanctions. International companies were pressured to exit Russia. This policy brief examines which companies left, using data from the LeaveRussia project, and focuses on Swedish businesses that announced withdrawal but were still found in Russia. It also analyzes how these revelations affected their stock prices and investor reactions.