Lena Nerhagen

Lena Nerhagen serves as a Senior Lecturer in Economics within the Department of Culture and Society at Dalarna University, a position she has held full-time since autumn 2019. Prior to this, she conducted research at the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) and held diverse roles including accounting, nature-based tourism, work at the Dalarna County Administrative Board, and as a secretary in a government investigation.

Education

• PhD in Environmental Economics, University of Gothenburg, 2001

Research Interests

Dr. Nerhagen's research centers on the design of policy and legislation in environmental and transport sectors, with a strong emphasis on socio-economic analysis for decision-making. Her key interests include Regulatory governance, Socio-economic analysis, Management of public goods, Risk analysis, Behavioral economics, and Willingness to pay studies. She investigates societal risks, incentive structures, and organizational frameworks to inform effective policy.

Recent Publication Trends

Her scholarly output from 2023-2025 demonstrates a consistent focus on EU legislation implementation in Nordic contexts, environmental federalism, and climate policy. Notable themes include the diffusion of policies across jurisdictions, economic efficiency in regulatory design, and the role of spatial analysis in transport policy for climate objectives. Her work frequently employs cost-benefit analysis and examines the interplay between cultural factors and institutional structures.

Scientific Awards

No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text.

Advising and Grants

The available information does not specify any current PhD or Master's students under her supervision. Regarding grants, she is actively involved in a research project with the Emergency Preparedness Commission (2024-2026), though specific grant details are not provided.

Research Groups

From 2024 to 2026, Dr. Nerhagen is a member of the research group affiliated with the Emergency Preparedness Commission initiated by the Swedish Association of Business and Society (SNS), contributing expertise in socio-economic analysis to emergency preparedness policy.