Lars-Fredrik Andersson

Lars-Fredrik Andersson is a Professor in Economic History at Umeå University, affiliated with the Centre for Demographic and Aging Research at Umeå University (CEDAR). His research spans economic development, structural change, human well-being, social welfare, demography, and economic geography, focusing on historical risk management systems and policy impacts.

• Primary Affiliation: Unit of Economic History, Umeå University
• Secondary Affiliation: CEDAR, Umeå University

Andersson's research explores historical intersections of insurance systems, labor markets, and welfare states. Key projects include 'The role of living conditions on health and longevity' (2024–2027) and 'The dynamics of public welfare: industrial accident insurance in Sweden' (2019–2021). His work often combines longitudinal analysis with comparative advantage frameworks.

Recent publications analyze mutual health insurance societies, pandemic risk strategies, and pre-welfare state adverse selection mechanisms. Articles frequently address Scandinavian economic development, fire insurance dynamics, and policy implications for equity and sustainability. Co-authors include Maria Stanfors, Tobias Karlsson, and Rikard Eriksson.

He contributes to debates on Swedish economic history through journals like Economic History Review and Financial History Review, with working papers for CEDAR and CERE. Current projects examine historical health determinants and industrial accident policies, reflecting his focus on long-term societal resilience.