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Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant dream in the energy sector鈥攊t鈥檚 already reshaping how power is generated, distributed, and consumed. This new policy brief, published by the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) offers insights from SITE Energy Talk 2025 on how AI is helping countries like Ukraine, Sweden, and those in the Baltics build more flexible, efficient, and resilient energy systems.

On May 13, Torbj枚rn Becker, Director of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), presented SITE鈥檚 latest report on the Russian economy to the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) in Brussels. The meeting brought together EU Finance and Economy Ministers to address the Union鈥檚 internal economic and financial priorities, while also making space to consider the broader implications of Russia鈥檚 ongoing aggression against Ukraine. This discussion comes at a particularly timely moment, coinciding with the EU鈥檚 preparations for its 17th sanctions package, which is expected to be formally adopted by the Council on May 20.

Russia鈥檚 attempt to fight back against international sanctions is steering its economy toward more government control and less competition. This new policy brief analysis, by Anna Anisimova from the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), reveals how measures meant to protect the economy are instead tightening state grip on industries, stifling growth, and threatening fiscal stability.

Russia's car market is struggling under the weight of war, sanctions, and inflation鈥攁nd it's starting to show deeper cracks in the country鈥檚 economy. A new policy brief from the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) reveals how the decline in new car sales tells a broader story about weakening household finances and growing financial risks.

Sweden has shifted its climate policy from carbon taxes to big investments in nuclear energy, but this new approach may create financial and environmental risks. A new SITE policy brief analysis explores why carbon pricing and green industrial policy should work together鈥攏ot separately.

As part of its ongoing research on the economic consequences of Russia鈥檚 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) has presented a new report to Sweden鈥檚 Minister of Finance. The report provides updated insights into the growing imbalances in the Russian war economy and the financial challenges the government faces in sustaining its current level of military spending.

Sweden has given strong support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia鈥檚 invasion鈥攂ut there鈥檚 been far less attention on the Ukrainians who鈥檝e fled to Sweden. A new policy brief shows that these displaced people face unclear rights and limited support, which makes it harder for them to rebuild their lives and contribute to both Swedish society and Ukraine鈥檚 future.

The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), together with the American University of Armenia (AUA), is pleased to announce a two-day Paper Development Workshop on June 3-4 as part of the program 鈥淐losing Gender Gaps Through Economics Research鈥�, supported by the Swedish Institute Eastern Partnership Cooperation Project.

Governments spend billions on procurement, but can these contracts be a tool to drive innovation? A new study co-authored by Giancarlo Spagnolo, professor at the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), explores the effectiveness of Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI). Forthcoming in the International Journal of Industrial Organization, the study finds that while PPI can foster innovation鈥攅specially for small and young firms鈥攎ajor challenges remain in policy design and implementation.

Sweden is moving toward a fossil-free future, but its electricity market faces significant uncertainties regarding demand, costs, and policy directions. A new report by SITE research fellow Chlo茅 Le Coq and her co-authors highlights that Sweden鈥檚 energy transition cannot happen in isolation. Strong European cooperation and robust regulatory frameworks are crucial for ensuring stability and efficiency.