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Matz Dahlberg is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Uppsala University, and an Associate Researcher at the IEB. His work lies at the intersection of political economy, public economics, and fiscal federalism, with a strong empirical focus on local government behavior, welfare policy, and political accountability.
- Department: Department of Economics
- Institution: Uppsala University
- Research Affiliation: IEB (Research or Observational Unit)
- Email: matz.dahlberg@nek.uu.se
His primary research interests include political economy, fiscal federalism, welfare policy, evaluation econometrics, and redistribution. He investigates how political incentives, voter preferences, and intergovernmental grants shape public spending, taxation, and employment decisions at the local level. His work often leverages natural experiments and quasi-experimental designs to identify causal effects in public policy.
The recent publications (2002–2012) demonstrate a consistent focus on public finance and political accountability. Key themes include the impact of grants on local fiscal behavior, electoral cycles in public employment, ethnic diversity and redistribution, and the alignment between voter and politician preferences. Methodologically, his work employs advanced econometric techniques such as regression discontinuity and panel data analysis, contributing significantly to the literature on decentralization and political economy.
While no formal awards are listed in the provided text, his publications in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Political Economy and American Political Science Review reflect high scholarly recognition.
Dr. Dahlberg has likely supervised graduate students and led research projects, particularly given his extensive publication record and active research role. Although specific grants or advising relationships are not mentioned, his collaborations with prominent scholars suggest participation in major research initiatives. His work continues to inform debates on fiscal decentralization, political representation, and welfare state design.
He is affiliated with research groups focused on fiscal systems, political economy, and public policy, possibly within Uppsala University or through external networks such as the IEB. These affiliations support interdisciplinary inquiry into governance, institutions, and economic policy.
