Sanctions are tightening the pressure on Russia’s war economy, even if official figures still suggest resilience. At a recent seminar hosted by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI),...

A new partnership between the Stockholm School of Economics and strategy consulting firm Simon-Kucher aims to give students hands-on insights into how companies drive growth. Through guest lectures...

While recruitment freezes and shrinking research budgets are hitting universities hard in the U.S., there are signs of hope in Sweden. With new support for fundamental research in economics,...

Could Sweden emerge as an attractive alternative for international researchers struggling to find jobs at U.S. universities? Yes—at least for early-career academics, a group of international scholars...

The Stockholm School of Economics is receiving a total of SEK 80 million in new funding for research on and education in sustainability. The initiative is backed by Mistra and the Kamprad Family...

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is already affecting Sweden. Around 2,000 ships are currently waiting in the Persian Gulf, delaying deliveries of oil, fertilizer, medicines, and industrial...

New research from the House of Innovation shows how storytelling helps turn unconventional actors into trusted political leaders of digital change, and how their ideas can move from the margins into...

If you’re already feeling stressed at work – or even if you’re not – a pandemic definitely doesn’t help. Incorporating mindfulness into your workday can not only reduce stress but also improve task...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread problems across the globe. A new EU-funded research project will contribute to strengthen Europe’s response to the impact of COVID-19 as well as future...

The Female Economist of the Year 2018 is Nadja Abbas. The scholarship, which highlights future female leaders, is being awarded for the 17th consecutive year to an outstanding female student at the...