Join us for the next SITE Seminar! On June 9, 2025, Georgy Egorov (Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University) will present the study “I’d Be Surprisingly Good for You: Political Information and Network Effects.” Based on a randomized experiment during Argentina’s 2023 presidential election, the research shows how fact-checking campaigns can backfire—reducing support among exposed voters while increasing it among their unexposed neighbors through social network dynamics.

Join us for the next SITE Seminar! On June 17, 2025, Mara Balasa (Stockholm School of Economics & Energy Policy Group) will present her research “Pricing the Green Transition: An Investment Appraisal of Romanian Low-Carbon Steel.” Using unique industry data and scenario analysis, the study evaluates Romania’s plans to decarbonize its most polluting steel plant, revealing the economic viability of green steel hinges on hydrogen sourcing and a 15% price premium to remain competitive.

The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) is hosting a timely and insightful public seminar on the evolving role of international sanctions in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Join us for a high-level event featuring leading experts as they unpack recent research, examine current challenges, and explore forward-looking strategies to enhance sanctions effectiveness against Russia. This seminar will also mark the official launch of SITE’s new Sanctions Web Portal—an open-access platform offering data, analysis, and resources for policymakers, journalists, and researchers.

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