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Magnus Carlsson is an Associate Professor of Economics at Linnaeus University, affiliated with the School of Business and Economics and the Department of Economics and Statistics. His research focuses on labor economics, applied microeconomics, and political economy, particularly examining factors influencing labor market disparities related to gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. He teaches empirical methods and supervises students at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels across Economics and Psychology.
Carlsson holds leadership roles, including serving as a member of the Faculty Board since 2016, Research Director of the Swedish Research Council-funded 'Diversity in the Labour Market' group, and former Director of the PhD program in Economics (2017–2022). He has conducted research at University College London and contributed to projects like 'Equal Health Care,' studying disparities in cardiac arrest treatment. His work bridges experimental economics, policy analysis, and social inequality, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications in journals such as the Journal of Politics, Scandinavian Journal of Economics, and European Heart Journal.
Carlsson’s research explores themes like political bias against minority candidates, employer discrimination in hiring, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on healthcare outcomes. His studies employ experimental methods, field experiments, and survey data to assess real-world policy implications. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive contributions to discrimination research and policy-relevant studies reflect significant scholarly impact.
He advises doctoral students across disciplines and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including the 'Mångfald på arbetsmarknaden' research environment. His work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to address systemic inequalities in labor markets and public services.
