Saman Rashid

Saman Rashid is a researcher at Mid Sweden University's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, based in Östersund. His work spans risk perception, migration studies, gender dynamics, and labor economics, with a focus on societal inequalities and policy implications.

• Education: PhD in Economics (2004, Umeå University), Licentiate in Economics (2002, Umeå University)

Research interests include:

• Risk perception and its intersection with gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors
• Migration economics, particularly family migration and labor market integration
• Impact of global crises (e.g., pandemics, disasters) on societal disparities

Recent publications address terrorism-related anxiety, infrastructure investment policies, and inequalities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. His work often bridges empirical analysis with sociopolitical context.