Fredrik Andersson

Fredrik Andersson is a Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at Lund University. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, particularly contract theory and the make-vs-buy dichotomy in public-sector outsourcing. He explores institutional incentives and their impact on cost-quality trade-offs in contractual arrangements. Teaching spans microeconomics from introductory to PhD levels, with specializations in industrial organization and public economics.

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Research interests emphasize policy-relevant topics like competition policy, public-sector organization, and the economic implications of outsourcing. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic systems and industrial policies. He has advised theses at all academic levels and served as an expert witness in competition law cases.

Recent projects include studies on public procurement integrity, welfare-sector contracting, and industrial decarbonization strategies. Collaborative efforts involve cross-disciplinary networks with legal and practical stakeholders. Active in academic conferences and policy consultations, he bridges theoretical economics with real-world policy applications.