Anders Björklund

Anders Björklund is a Professor of Economics at SOFI, Stockholm University, a position he has held since 1990. His empirical research focuses on labor and family economics using Swedish data within comparative international contexts, with recent work emphasizing intergenerational mobility and family background effects.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Stockholm School of Economics (1981)

Research Focus: Björklund's expertise centers on Labor Economics and Family Economics, examining socioeconomic dynamics through empirical analysis of Swedish populations. His current investigations into intergenerational mobility explore how parental socioeconomic status influences children's health, education, and economic outcomes, contributing to policy debates on equality of opportunity and social development.

He is affiliated with the Inequality: Measurement, Interpretation, and Policy (MIP) network, reflecting his commitment to research on economic inequality and social policy design.