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Per Krusell is Professor of Economics at Stockholm University and holds the Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES). He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society and served as President of the European Economic Association in 2020. He is currently the Secretary of the Prize Committee for the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Minnesota Research Interests: Per Krusell’s research spans macroeconomics , inequality , climate economics , labor markets , and political economy . He has made foundational contributions to understanding incomplete markets, wealth distribution, optimal taxation, and the macroeconomic effects of climate change. His work often integrates dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models with heterogeneous agents to study long-run outcomes and policy impacts. Publications Trend: His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong focus on climate policy , integrated assessment modeling , and macro-labor dynamics . Key themes include carbon taxation, labor supply responses to productivity growth, fiscal multipliers in heterogeneous-agent settings, and the macroeconomic consequences of vaccination and epidemic control. Awards & Honors: Fellow of the Econometric Society Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair in Economics President, European Economic Association (2020) Secretary, Nobel Prize Committee in Economic Sciences Advising & Grants: While specific student names are not listed, his leadership roles in global economic associations and policy committees indicate extensive academic advising and grant involvement in macroeconomic policy and climate economics. Labs & Teams: He is affiliated with the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES) at Stockholm University, a leading research institute in macroeconomics and international economics.

• Macroeconomics
• Inequality
• Climate Economics
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Joakim Westerlund is a Professor at the Department of Economics at Lund University, Sweden. His research focuses on econometrics, especially panel data econometrics, with expertise in estimation theory, unit root testing, and structural breaks. He teaches econometrics at all academic levels and has supervised numerous bachelor, master, and PhD theses. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through methodological advancements in economic analysis. Westerlund has held a Wallenberg Academy Fellowship (2019–2028) and received the Journal of Applied Econometrics Distinguished Author Award in 2018. He collaborates internationally and actively contributes to academic conferences. His research spans theoretical econometrics, empirical applications, and econometric software development. Current PhD supervision includes students working on topics like robustness to structural breaks and human capital analysis. Key research interests include panel unit root tests, interactive effects models, and methodological innovations for handling cross-sectional dependence. His recent work addresses structural breaks in panel data and the New Keynesian Phillips Curve in European economies. He has published widely in top journals such as the Journal of Applied Econometrics and the Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics.

• Econometrics
• Panel Data Analysis
• Time Series Analysis
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Martin Solberger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at Uppsala University, where he received his PhD in statistics in 2013 and was promoted to associate professor in 2022. His office is located at Ekonomikum (3rd floor), Kyrkogårdsgatan 10, with postal address Box 513, 751 20 UPPSALA. Dr. Solberger specializes in time series econometrics with particular expertise in macroeconomic forecasting and estimation of latent time series variables including potential GDP and the neutral interest rate. His research demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches to dynamic factor models, unit root testing, and interest rate analysis, frequently employing Kalman filtering techniques and Bayesian VAR modeling. His publication record reveals a strong focus on Scandinavian economic analysis, particularly examining the natural rate of interest and neutral interest rate dynamics within Swedish and broader Nordic contexts. Recent work shows increasing attention to international spillover effects on domestic monetary policy variables and methodological refinements in panel data econometrics. Through extensive collaboration with researchers including Spånberg, Armelius, and Österholm, Solberger has established himself as a significant contributor to modern time series econometrics methodology and its application to central banking and fiscal policy questions.

• Time Series Econometrics
• Macroeconomic Forecasting
• Latent Time Series Estimation
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Robert Östling is a Professor of Economics at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), affiliated with the Department of Economics and the Karl-Adam Bonnier Center for Governance within the House of Governance and Public Policy. He holds a PhD from SSE (2008) and previously worked at Stockholm University's Institute for International Economic Studies until 2018. His research focuses on applied microeconomics and behavioral economics, particularly examining how wealth impacts attitudes, behavior, and life outcomes using Swedish lottery data. He teaches econometrics, behavioral economics, and economics for MBA students, and serves as program director for SSE's MSc in Economics. Key roles include board membership of the Swedish Economics Association and the Expert Group on Public Economics (ESO), and membership in the scientific advisory board of the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency. He co-founded the popular economics blog Ekonomistas , recognized as 'Swede of the Year' in 2017. Awards include the Assar Lindbeck Medal (2021) and the Arnberg Prize (2009). His research spans wealth effects on labor supply, health, child development, and political behavior. Notable projects include studying lottery winners' long-term well-being and portfolio decisions. Teaching innovations include using animated GIFs for econometrics instruction. He has contributed to policy debates on economic reforms, consumer protection, and pandemic responses. Outreach activities include public writing and policy advisory roles. His research has been featured in outlets like the New York Times and Swedish media. He remains active in academic networks, including the Network for Evidence-Based Policy.

• Applied Microeconomics
• Behavioral Economics
• Political Economy
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Anastasia Girshina is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) and Deputy Director at MiDA (the Institute for Micro Data at SSE & SHoF). She also serves as a Research Fellow at the Swedish House of Finance. Her research focuses on household finance, real estate finance, and applied microeconomics, with emphasis on gender disparities in wealth accumulation, fiscal policy impacts, and behavioral finance. Previously, Girshina held a Postdoctoral Fellowship and worked as an Economist at the Luxembourg Central Bank’s Financial Stability Department. Her work has explored topics such as peer effects in stock market participation, housing affordability through tax subsidies, and gender differences in real estate returns. Key achievements include winning a prize for her collaborative study on housing affordability and tax subsidies (2022). Her research often intersects policy design, wealth dynamics, and behavioral insights, with ongoing projects on financial intermediation competition and herding in financial markets. Girshina collaborates with institutions like MiDA and SHoF, leveraging microdata for policy-relevant analysis. Her academic contributions span journals and conferences, with a focus on bridging theoretical models with real-world economic challenges.

• Household Finance
• Real Estate Finance
• Financial Intermediation
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Peter Fredriksson is a Professor at the Department of Economics, Uppsala University. He serves on the Nobel Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences (Chair 2019-2021) and is affiliated with institutions like the Rockwool Foundation, IZA, CESifo, UCLS, and IFAU. His work spans labor economics, education economics, and policy evaluation. Research Focus : Labor economics, education economics, and policy evaluation Affiliations : Uppsala University, Rockwool Foundation, IZA, CESifo, UCLS, IFAU Research Interests center on labor economics, particularly unemployment insurance, class size effects, peer influences, and policy impacts. His work connects wage dynamics, educational outcomes, and public program evaluations. He explores non-cognitive skills' rising importance and gender pay disparities. Recent Publications (2025-2013) address topics like job mobility, layoff policies, child development, and global poverty. Key journals include Quarterly Journal of Economics , American Economic Review , and Journal of Human Resources . Scientific Awards & Roles : Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Science Chair of the Nobel Committee for Economic Sciences (2019-2021) Research Fellow at IZA and CESifo Affiliated with Uppsala Center for Labor Studies and IFAU Associate Editor at Scandinavian Journal of Economics Collaborations include the Rockwool Foundation's program committees and extensive work with Björn Öckert, Per-Anders Edin, and Hessel Oosterbeek.

• Labor Economics
• Economics of Education
• Policy Evaluation
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Bertram Steininger is an Associate Professor at the Department of Real Estate and Construction Management at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. He is affiliated with the cross-disciplinary Digital Futures research center (KTH, Stockholm University, and RISE). His research focuses on quantitative analyses in real estate and finance, emphasizing AI, FinTech/PropTech innovation, natural risk, and investment vehicles like REITs and tokens. He currently directs the international M.Sc. in Real Estate and Construction Management and serves as managing editor of the German Journal of Real Estate Research. Steininger’s academic roles include teaching courses such as Financial Econometrics, Real Estate Finance, and Applied Statistics. His research collaborations span global networks including EFA, EEA, and ERES. Key research themes include tokenization of real estate assets, flood risk pricing spillovers, and infrastructure project cost overruns. He has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Portfolio Management, Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, and European Journal of Finance. His work bridges theoretical finance with empirical real estate applications, addressing topics from green housing premiums to blockchain-driven token offerings.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• FinTech/PropTech
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Joakim Westerlund is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Lund University's School of Economics and Management. With over 134 research outputs and 33 academic activities, his work focuses on econometrics, particularly panel data analysis, structural breaks, and estimation theory. He has contributed to the development of econometric methods for the New Keynesian Phillips Curve and common correlated effects models. Active Wallenberg Academy Fellowship (2019-2028) Supervised 11 doctoral theses and bachelor/master projects Peer-review panel member and journal editor His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals in Economics and Econometrics, with significant contributions to panel unit root testing, interactive effects models, and Stata-based econometric methods. Westerlund received the prestigious Journal of Applied Econometrics Distinguished Author award in 2018. Current PhD supervisees include Christina Maschmann (2023-2028), Tilman Bretschneider (2023-2028), Pelle Almgren (2022-2027), and Shayan Meskinimood (2021-2026).

• Econometrics
• Panel Data Econometrics
• Structural Breaks
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Anna Dreber Almenberg is the Johan Björkman Professor of Economics at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), specializing in meta-science and behavioral economics. She holds a chaired professorship and is actively involved in advancing research credibility through initiatives like Lab2 and the Institute for Replication. Her work focuses on replication studies, predicting replication outcomes, and investigating economic preferences influenced by biological factors like testosterone. She serves as an Editor at the Journal of Political Economy Microeconomics, emphasizing credible results over clear outcomes. Dr. Dreber Almenberg’s research spans experimental economics, including large-scale studies such as a testosterone administration trial involving 1,000 participants. She is a Wallenberg Scholar and a member of prestigious academies (KVA and IVA). Her recent work critiques selective reporting of placebo tests in economics and explores design heterogeneity in replications. Her key contributions include high-powered replications of asset market results and collaborations on hormone administration studies (e.g., contraceptive pill effects). She advocates for pre-registration and transparency in research, reflected in her editorial role and involvement with journals like Nature Human Behaviour.

• Meta-science
• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
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Alpaslan Akay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg, where he has been employed since 2013. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Gothenburg (2008), with prior doctoral training at Istanbul University (2005–2008). His research spans behavioral and experimental economics, happiness economics, migration economics, and applied microeconometrics, with a recent focus on positional concerns and teaching pedagogy. He actively collaborates across disciplines and serves as a referee for top journals. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Gothenburg (2008) Master of Mathematical Statistics, Istanbul University Bachelor of Economics, Istanbul University Research Focus: His work examines positional behavior, immigrant assimilation, and well-being dynamics. Notable areas include the economic impacts of migration, the role of empathy in decision-making, and the interplay of relative income concerns with health and labor market outcomes. He also explores innovative pedagogical strategies in economics education. Professional Contributions: Organized large-scale economics conferences Member of high-profile scientific committees Referee for leading economics journals Key Themes in Publications: Happiness economics and positional concerns Immigrant labor market integration Experimental analysis of social behavior Policy implications of well-being metrics

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Economics of Happiness
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Björn Hammarfelt is a Professor at the Swedish School of Library and Information Science (SSLIS), part of the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT at the University of Borås. His research focuses on scholarly communication, governance of science, and the organization of research, with a strong emphasis on bibliometrics and its societal implications. He supervises doctoral students in interdisciplinary projects, including collaborations with Chalmers University and Lund University. Hammarfelt’s work critically examines the role of metrics in academic evaluation, exploring how bibliometric indicators shape research practices, career trajectories, and institutional policies. He has led major projects such as the ERC-funded PASSIM (Patents as Scientific Information) and investigates historical case studies like the Soviet Institute of Scientific Information (VINITI). His research bridges information science, sociology of science, and policy analysis, advocating for balanced evaluation systems that preserve academic autonomy. His publications analyze trends in open access, citation practices, and disciplinary evolution. Key themes include the impact of metrics on academic culture, the historical development of information systems, and the challenges of interdisciplinary research evaluation. Hammarfelt actively contributes to debates on academic governance, emphasizing the need for reflective, humanistic approaches to science policy.

• Scholarly Communication
• Organization of Research
• Governance of Science
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Annika Alexius is a Professor at the Department of Economics at Stockholm University, where she has been working since 2008. Prior to this, she held a research position at Uppsala University and completed her PhD at the Stockholm School of Economics in 1997, having done her internship at the Riksbank during her doctoral studies until 2001. Dr. Alexius earned her PhD from the Stockholm School of Economics in 1997. Her doctoral work included an internship at the Riksbank, Sweden's central bank, which she continued until 2001. She then held a research position at Uppsala University before joining Stockholm University in 2008. Professor Alexius specializes in empirical macroeconomics, monetary policy, and international finance. Her research examines the complex relationships between exchange rates and inflation, the dynamics of stock prices relative to GDP, and the mechanisms of monetary policy transmission. She employs sophisticated econometric techniques, including Bayesian VAR models with time-varying parameters and stochastic volatility, to analyze economic phenomena. Her work often focuses on how financial markets respond to economic shocks and policy interventions, with particular attention to the Swedish economy and its integration into the global financial system. Analysis of Professor Alexius's publication record reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of monetary policy and international finance. Her recent work (2023) examines exchange rate pass-through during periods of high inflation following the Covid-19 pandemic and Ukraine war, using advanced Bayesian VAR techniques. Earlier publications explore long-run relationships between stock prices and GDP (2018), interbank market dynamics during the financial crisis (2014), and the relationship between exchange rates and long-term bonds (2012). A recurring theme throughout her career has been understanding how policy decisions affect economic outcomes in open economies. Professor Alexius has made significant contributions to the field of economics through her rigorous empirical work. While specific awards are not listed on her profile, her publications in reputable journals such as the Review of World Economics, Journal of Applied Finance and Banking, and Journal of International Money and Finance demonstrate recognition of her scholarly contributions. Though specific information about her advising activities is not provided on her profile, Professor Alexius has maintained an active research program spanning over two decades. Her work has addressed evolving economic challenges, from the financial crisis of the late 2000s to the recent inflationary period following the pandemic. Her research has practical implications for central banks and policymakers navigating complex economic environments. While specific laboratory or research team information is not mentioned in the available profile, Professor Alexius appears to collaborate with various researchers across her publication history, including Mikaela Holmberg, Daniel Spång, Helene Birenstam, and Johanna Eklund, among others. Her work bridges theoretical economic models with empirical analysis of real-world data, contributing to both academic discourse and practical policy understanding.

• Empirical Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
• International Finance
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Erik Hjalmarsson is a Professor of Banking and Financial Economics at the Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg. He holds the Felix Neubergh Chair and previously served as Director of the Centre for Finance. His research focuses on empirical asset pricing, financial econometrics, and long-run stock returns. Hjalmarsson earned his PhD from Yale University and has held roles at the Federal Reserve Board and Winton Capital Management. Education: PhD (Yale University, 2005), M.Sc. in Econometrics (London School of Economics, 2000), B.Sc. in Mathematical Statistics (University of Gothenburg, 1999). Research interests include stock return predictability, high-frequency trading, and econometric methods. His work has been published in top journals like the Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics . Key grants include funding from the Swedish Research Council and Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation. Awards include the Carl Anderson Prize (2004) and multiple stipends for doctoral education. He supervises PhD students and advises on central bank policies. His recent studies explore long-horizon returns, inflation expectations, and portfolio strategies. Teaching includes PhD courses in econometrics and financial economics. He serves on editorial boards and as a referee for leading journals.

• Empirical Finance
• Financial Econometrics
• Empirical Asset Pricing
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Rickard Sandberg is an **Associate Professor** and **Center Director** at the **Department of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology** at the **Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)**. His work bridges econometrics, statistics, and business analytics with a focus on time series analysis, machine learning applications, and sustainability measurement. **Research Interests**: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Nonlinear Time Series Modelling, Structural Economic Modelling, Econometrics, and Measuring Sustainability. His research emphasizes theoretical advancements in statistical methods and their practical application in economic and business contexts. **Key Contributions**: His publications explore unit root testing in nonlinear models, ESG rating challenges, and the impact of energy policies. Notable works include analyzing Scandinavian unemployment trends, cartel damage calculations, and Nordic companies' data-driven transformations. His 2023 paper on ESG ratings proposes solutions for consistency in ambiguous evaluation systems. **Teaching & Outreach**: Teaches advanced econometric time series courses (e.g., MSc 5314) and actively engages in international academic collaborations through presentations in Japan and Brazil. His work on AI for sustainability highlights interdisciplinary outreach efforts. **Labs/Teams**: Leads research initiatives within SSE’s Department, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation through data and economic modeling frameworks.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Data Analytics
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Björn Hagströmer is Professor of Finance and Director of Studies for the Postgraduate Programme at Stockholm Business School , Stockholm University. He earned his PhD from Aston Business School in 2010 and has been with SBS since then. His primary teaching responsibility is the course Financial Market Structure . Research Focus : Hagströmer specializes in financial market microstructure , analyzing price formation, liquidity supply, and trading mechanisms. His work examines closing call auctions, high-frequency trading dynamics, bid-ask spread components, and information revelation in decentralized markets. Current projects include studies on market fragmentation , gold futures microstructure , and equity market information dissemination Recent publications explore volatility extensions in auctions, unbiased spread estimation, and network-based information flow analysis Awards : Recipient of the 2017 De la Vega Prize for research on effective spread overestimation. His work appears in leading journals including Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Finance . Academic Leadership : Co-organizer of the Microstructure Exchange online seminar series and the 2017 Conference on the Econometrics of Financial Markets celebrating the 20th anniversary of Campbell-Lo-MacKinlay's influential work.

• Financial Market Microstructure
• Asset Pricing
• Financial Econometrics
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