Torsten Persson

Torsten Persson is a Professor of Economics at Stockholm University, affiliated with the Institute for International Economics. His research spans political economy, economic development, and the impact of institutions, culture, and performance on societal outcomes.

• Key research programs:
  • SWECOV: A cross-disciplinary initiative analyzing COVID-19 in Sweden using registry data.
  • Collaborative projects on social and political economy with colleagues in Sweden, Europe, and the USA.

Research Interests include political selection, inequality's effects on growth, climate economics, taxation, institutional reform, and pandemic-related social gradients. His work often bridges macroeconomic theory with empirical analysis of policy impacts.

Articles Trends highlight collaborations on political economy, green transitions, and pandemic economics, focusing on inequality, taxation, and institutional dynamics.