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Anna Breman Appointed New Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The School of Economics and Management at Lund University is proud to congratulate our Honorary Doctor, Anna Breman on the prestigious appointment as the new Governor of the… -
New Thesis: Three questions for Jonathan Jayes
Jonathan Jayes is one of our PhD students in Economic History. He is preparing to defend his dissertation, but before that, we had a chance to ask him a few questions. His thesis… -
Lower VAT on food – but will prices really drop?
How will the VAT reduction affect consumers, according to Professor Emeritus Lars Jonung? -
Steady at the top: LUSEM keeps its ranking
One of the world’s most renowned rankings, the FT Masters in Management Ranking, was released today. The results show that LUSEM is the second highest ranked in Sweden and retains… -
From nerves to pride: LUSEM made history with Lund University’s largest congress
When 1,200 researchers from 60 countries arrived at the end of July, it marked a milestone: the largest academic congress ever held in the city – and the most important event in… -
Bid the 1990s fare well
Donald Trump’s trade wars have dominated the news cycle for quite some time. According to economist Fredrik NG Andersson, we risk becoming blind if we only focus on the short term… -
A model for inclusive growth – or a warning? Lessons from the garment industry in Mauritius
Production for the textile and fashion industry can, for many countries, represent a first step out of poverty. But what does this mean for those who work in the sector, and what… -
From lev to euro – What happens when Bulgaria changes currency?
Bulgaria is on its way to adopting the euro. Joakim Zander, Senior Lecturer in Business Law at LUSEM, explains what this means. -
Curious about the World Economic History Congress: Three quick questions
The World Economic History Congress (WEHC) is an international and interdisciplinary event, taking place every third year, and this year, it’s being held in Lund. With the… -
Why are fewer children being born in Sweden?
Åsa Hansson appointed by the Swedish government to lead a new inquiry into declining birth rates. -
LUSEM dissertations, spring 2025
Success is ten percent inspiration and ninety percent perspiration according to Thomas Edison. Below we have a group of researchers who can surely attest to those words. We are… -
Where Art Meets Innovation: Inside the ABC Centre
At the intersection of aesthetics and economy, the Centre for Aesthetics and Business Creativity (ABC) is transforming innovation by making aesthetics, economic and technology… -
LUSEM Professor, new Judge at the EU General Court
A Business law professor at LUSEM who has been catching the eyes of the media in cases about gambling addiction, and also done some heavy lifting in teaching and research about EU… -
Truth-Telling in a Priority Pricing Mechanism
In high-demand public services where priority pricing aims to ration access, like medical appointments or visa renewals, a new study by Prakriti Thami reveals that this approach… -
How renewable energy subsidies can affect electricity prices
New research by Kajsa Ganhammar sheds light on the unintended consequences of green certificate schemes. -
Stipend from the Sweden-America Foundation
Interested in continuing your studies or research in Canada or the USA? If you are a Swedish citizen and do your studies/research at the Master's, PhD or Post Doctorate level… -
100 days of Trump – and what the researchers have to say about them
This is what the researchers at LUSEM have said in the media in April, relating to the policies of the Donald Trump administration. -
New Taxation Centre
For a long time, there has been a lack of concentrated efforts among researchers focusing on taxation, but that is about to change. On June 5th, plans for a new Taxation Centre… -
Curious about LPD: Three quick questions
We asked the organizer of the upcoming LPD conference, professor Martin Dribe, three quick questions to learn more. -
LUSEM’s best thesis award 2024 goes to Johan Larsson
Former doctoral student in Statistics at LUSEM Johan Larsson, has been awarded the Best thesis award at LUSEM 2024. -
A majority of Swedes are open to boycotting American products
According to a new study from Lund University in Sweden, approximately one in five Swedes are already choosing not to buy American brands. -
Women pursue higher education more than men
An increasing number of young women are choosing to pursue higher education, both in Sweden and internationally. -
LUSEM News Comment – E-scooters and traffic accidents
E-scooters have reshaped the way people move around cities and their impact on traffic safety has become a public concern. Andreas Bergh, associate professor in economics explains… -
Sustainability ideals in business – from crushed to flourishing
Sustainability managers often see their work as a calling, even if they work in a corporate setting. But their high aspirations often clash with the realities of business. -
Four leading players unite to strengthen Swedish Life Science
A strategic alliance has been formed between four key actors in research, education, healthcare, and innovation. -
Defining your brand's identity core
In his book "the Brand Matrix" Mats Urde presents a model that lies in the intersection between strategy, marketing and organization. The subtitle foretells, “Corporate… -
How to get rich
Andreas Johansson is a researcher in Economics currently focusing on crypto currencies. With that in mind and his background as a professional poker player we discuss risk,… -
Do you know your ABC?
The Centre for Aesthetics and Business Creativity (ABC) got off to a flying start with its inauguration at Skissernas museum -
Ulf Johansson Joins the Swedish Retail and Wholesale Council
Ulf Johansson, Professor of Marketing at LUSEM has been appointed to the Swedish Retail and Wholesale Council. -
The Swedish Conference in Economics was a success
With over 100 high-quality presentations by both junior and senior economists the Swedish Conference in Economics was a success!
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