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Åsa Löfgren is an Associate Professor and Universitetslektor at the Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg, with affiliations to the School of Business, Economics and Law. She holds additional roles such as Visiting Professor at Luleå University of Technology (2023-2024) and RFF University Fellow at Resources for the Future (2022-2025). Her research focuses on climate economics, green industrial policy, and behavioral economics, with recent work integrating AI/NLP techniques for sustainability analysis.
Education: PhD in Economics (2003) and Associate Professor (Docent) in Economics (2011), both from the University of Gothenburg. She has also held visiting scholar positions at Resources for the Future in Washington, DC, across multiple years.
Research Interests: Löfgren’s work spans climate policy design, behavioral drivers of sustainability, and decarbonization strategies in sectors like basic materials, banking, and transportation. Notable projects include the Mistra Carbon Exit and Mistra Indigo programs, and the development of the 'SustainSight' NLP tool for assessing sustainability in texts. Her interdisciplinary collaborations involve engineers, social scientists, and policymakers.
Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and policy reports, including influential works on EU ETS reform, green industrial policy, and collective action during crises like the pandemic. Recent trends emphasize AI-driven climate analysis and behavioral nudges in policy.
Awards & Grants: Secured major grants (e.g., Formas, Mistra, Swedish Energy Agency) totaling millions SEK. Recognitions include leadership roles in the Swedish Climate Policy Council, European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE), and steering committees like CeCAR (Centre for Collective Action Research).
Teaching & Service: Coordinated master’s programs in Environmental Management and Economics, and supervised over 20 PhD/MA students. Active in pedagogical leadership, curriculum development for sustainability education, and policy advisory roles for governments and NGOs.
Labs/Teams: Leads the UGOT Centre for Collective Action Research (CeCAR), collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like climateBUG (bank reporting analysis) and SustainSight (AI sustainability inference).
