Gustav Martinsson

Gustav Martinsson is a Professor of Finance at Stockholm University, affiliated with the Swedish House of Finance and the Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets (MISUM). His research sits at the intersection of corporate finance, sustainability, and the real economy, focusing on carbon pricing, environmental regulation, and finance's role in innovation.

• Role: Professor, Stockholm Business School
• Research: Climate policy, R&D financing, transparency, and government crisis lending

His recent work analyzes how carbon taxes and biofuel policies affect firm emissions and productivity, with empirical evidence from Sweden. He has published in top-tier journals including the Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Management Science.

Key findings include:

• Carbon pricing reduces emissions but shows sectoral heterogeneity
• Stock markets better enable technology-led growth than credit markets
• Transparency enhances corporate R&D and patenting

Scientific awards:

• Highly Commended Financial Times Responsible Business Education Award 2025
• Runner-up Financial Times Responsible Business Education Award 2023

His work has been cited in policy evaluations by institutions like the Swedish National Audit Office and Swedish Energy Agency. Current projects examine payout taxes and R&D financing mechanisms.