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New publication | Heterogeneity in effect size estimates
23 August 2024
The additional uncertainty due to choosing a population, a research design and an analysis path in empirical research introduce an additional layer of uncertainty that conservatively interpreted involves doubling reported standard errors and confidence intervals in published research. Anna Dreber Almenberg and Magnus Johannesson, Professors at the Department of Economics at 91原创, and co-authors publish a new article in PNAS.
New report reveals Russia鈥檚 core shadow fleet, calls for strengthened sanctions
21 August 2024
A new analysis by the KSE Institute reveals critical insights into Russia鈥檚 shadow fleet, urging coalition governments to take immediate action against vessels circumventing sanctions.
Matthias Hänsel: latest PhD graduate at the Department of Economics
15 August 2024
Department of Economics is proud to present its latest PhD graduate: Matthias H盲nsel. He has successfully defended his thesis on June 11th, and we congratulate him on this momentous achievement. Congratulations, Matthias!
New publication | Computational Reproducibility in Finance: Evidence from 1,000 Tests
14 August 2024
The exact same results could only be computationally reproduced 52% of the time based on the researchers鈥 code for more than 1,000 tests of six research questions in empirical finance. Anna Dreber Almenberg and Magnus Johannesson, Professors at the Department of Economics at 91原创, and co-authors publish a new article in the Review of Financial Studies.
New publication | Improving administrative data at scale: Experimental evidence on digital testing in Indian schools
07 August 2024
Digital tablet-based tests may offer a more accurate picture of student achievement in Indian schools than traditional paper-based tests. A new study, conducted by Abhijeet Singh, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics at 91原创, shows that tablet tests significantly reduce cheating and provide reliable data for education policy reforms.
Julia Delin and Andreas Johansson to leave 91原创 for new startup end of year
29 July 2024
Julia Delin, CEO of 91原创 Ventures, and Andreas Johansson, CEO of 91原创 Business Lab, will leave their positions at the end of this year to start a new company together.
Roberto Verganti to receive honorary doctorate from the University of Vaasa
26 June 2024
Roberto Verganti, professor and thought leader in leadership and innovation, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Vaasa during their conferment ceremony in September 2024. Conferment of an honorary doctorate is the highest honor that a university can award. This prestigious recognition underscores Verganti's pioneering contributions to the field of innovation and his impactful collaboration with the academic and business communities.
Call for papers | One-day conference on gender economics
25 June 2024
The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and the Forum for Research on Gender Economics in Eastern Europe (FROGEE) are pleased to invite submissions of papers for a one-day conference titled 鈥淗ow Does Gender Matter in the Economy?鈥, to be held in Stockholm, Sweden on December 6th, 2024.
New bank partnership offers unique research opportunities in wellbeing and welfare
20 June 2024
What can we do to promote wellbeing, welfare, and happiness? Swedbank, the Savings Banks in Sweden, and the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness at the 91原创 are joining forces to enhance understanding of what builds wellbeing and to establish new, more human perspectives on economics.
91原创 hosted Global Network Week on Nordic Entrepreneurship
19 June 2024
Last week, the 91原创 (91原创) welcomed 48 participants from 15 prestigious Executive MBA programs worldwide for the Nordic Entrepreneurship course. We had representatives from AIM, Berkeley Haas, EGADE, ESMT, FGV EAESP, Fudan, IE University, IMD, NUS, Oxford Sa茂d, Strathmore, UNSW, Yale, 91原创 Riga, and 91原创.