Bo Sjö

Bo Sjö is an Associate Professor of Financial Economics and Econometrics at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), part of the Faculty of Science & Engineering in Sweden. He holds a PhD in Economics from Gothenburg University (Docent, 2000). His work focuses on macroeconomic policy in developing countries, inflation modeling, central bank interventions, commodity pricing, and portfolio diversification strategies.

**Education**: PhD in Economics (Gothenburg University), Docent in Economics (2000).

**Research Interests**: Combines theoretical econometrics with applied macroeconomic analysis, emphasizing developing economies. Key areas include:
- Inflation dynamics and monetary policy effectiveness in resource-dependent nations
- Commodity market linkages with equity and real estate sectors
- Systemic risk in financial systems and banking sector stability
- Impact of remittances and financial inclusion on growth

**Consulting & Engagement**: Advised African Development Bank, Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), and governments in Mozambique and Ghana. Served on the Swedish Research Council's Development Research Committee.

**Teaching**: Developed courses in econometric time series analysis and international finance. Supervised PhD students and acted as External Examiner across academic levels.

**Grants**: Funded projects with NASDAQ-OMX Foundation and Swedish Energy Agency. Research focuses on energy markets, climate policy impacts, and sustainable investment strategies.