Emma von Essen

Emma von Essen is an Associate Professor at Stockholm University, affiliated with the Swedish Institute for Social Research and the GAINS (Gender Analysis and Interdisciplinary Research Network, Stockholm) group. She also holds positions at Aarhus University (Department of Economics and Business) and Uppsala University (Department of Sociology).

• Research Focus: Experimental economics, labor economics, gender economics, and socioeconomic status
• Teaching: Labor economics, gender economics, quantitative methods, and behavioral economics
• Key Collaborators: Mahmood Arai, Anne Boschini, Gustaf Bruze, Anna Dreber, Lina Eklund

Her research explores gender disparities in corporate governance, labor markets, and health outcomes, with a particular emphasis on transgender populations and socioeconomic factors. She investigates how anonymity affects online behavior and the interplay between professional networks and gender in leadership roles.

Her publications examine topics such as labor market discrimination, gender dynamics in corporate board appointments, and the impact of inheritance reforms on family dynamics. She has conducted field experiments on online marketplaces and behavioral studies on children's risk preferences across cultures.