On March 23, the United Nations University UNU-WIDER and the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) will host a WIDER Annual Lecture by Professor Martin Ravallion, a leading economist in...

“The politics of periphery and depopulation: Japan and Sweden” with Professor Ken Victor Leonard Hijino, Kyoto University

Clay Ketter´s Pirate Lane (2007) and 4 Composition No 2 (1994) are two important artworks in the SSE permanent collection. Welcome to this art talk with Clay on February 16, 12.15-13 in the Jacob...

The rapid proliferation of digital health applications presents a unique challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. This article explores a recent academic study that compares the national policy...

Europe, like other parts of the world, currently grapples with the dual challenges of environmental change and democratic backsliding. In a context marked by rising populism, misinformation, and...

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...

Moldova is now firmly on the path to European Union membership, but the breakaway region of Transnistria remains a significant roadblock. A recent policy brief, published in October 2024, explores how...

Sweden’s Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin visited the Stockholm School of Economics for a lunch lecture on how to build a resilient society in uncertain times. Read more about his...

Can happiness be a foundation for national development? The Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness (CWWH) and Bhutan's Royal Institute for Governmental Strategy and Studies are collaborating to...