About
Måns Jansson is a researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Economic History, specializing in early modern economic systems with a focus on Swedish metallurgy and industrial development from the 17th to 18th centuries. His work bridges historical analysis with technological evolution, examining craft skills, knowledge circulation, and state-labor dynamics.
- Academic Affiliation: Department of Economic History, Uppsala University
- Research Themes: Metalworking industries, pre-industrial knowledge systems, rural fire insurance networks
- Current Projects:
- Fire insurance in rural Sweden (1743-1850)
- Geographies of early modern Swedish metallurgy
- Swedish steel development (1650-1850)
His research explores how technical knowledge was mobilized through state-sponsored initiatives like Bergskollegium's foreign study tours and localized innovations in metallurgy. Publications highlight intersections between material science, economic systems, and historical transformation in Sweden.
Projects have been funded by institutions such as the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet), Handelsbanken's research foundations, and Jernkontoret, reflecting cross-disciplinary support for his historical analysis of metallurgical innovation and risk management systems.
Collaborations with scholars like Göran Rydén and Jacob Orrje demonstrate his team-based approach to studying industrial precursors, while his 2017 monograph on 1730-1775 metal trades exemplifies deep archival engagement.
