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Even if it is not surprising that economic interests affect the selection of chemicals, the relative importance of current production or importing of the substance in the European Economic Area is somewhat surprising and calls into question the actual effect of the Candidate List in removing substances of very high concern from the market.
Erik Kristiansson, Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology/University of Gothenburg
The preference for meat is not as strong and stable as many people think and we should not assume that we will eat as much meat as we do today.
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The cost of the Suez Canal blockage

The 2021 Suez Canal blockage resulted in a loss of nearly $89 million for the shipping company Maersk Line. This is revealed in a new study conducted by a European research team in collaboration with the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. The methodology can also be used to analyse the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea.On 23 March 2021, the container ship Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal. The blockage lasted six days and caused significant logistical disruptions worldwide. Around four-fifths of international trade is carried by sea, and on an average

New honorary doctor with interest in higher purpose in finance

Anjan Thakor, Professor of Finance at Washington University, has been appointed Honorary Doctor at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. He has conducted groundbreaking research in banking and finance, contributing to a deeper understanding and knowledge of the efficiency of financial markets. He is also interested in how a company's higher purpose can create profit for both the company and society.Anjan Thakor is based at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis , where he is Director

What does it take to make climate policies acceptable?

An important question for policymakers worldwide is how to make climate and environmental policies acceptable among the populations. A new study sheds light on the preferences in five East African countries. The study shows, among others, that education and information about how revenues from carbon taxes are used are important factors.Making climate policies acceptable to the public is crucial to make them effective and to avoid resistance and protests. Research has, until now, focused on high-income countries. This new study, however, is based on a survey with 4,766 respondents in

COVID-19 pandemic perceived as less serious than other health problems

A large seven-country study has shed light on how serious people find the COVID-19 pandemic compared to other major public health problems. The results were surprising and provide guidance to healthcare providers as well as policymakers.Researchers from seven Environment for Development  (EfD) centers plus the EfD Global Hub, located at the University of Gothenburg, have conducted an extensive survey on how serious people perceive COVID-19. This study is now bearing fruit in the form of publications, the first being: Perceptions of the seriousness of major

Large-scale, international research project to study States’ use of human rights

Democracy is no longer a given. Instead there are competing views on how countries and societies should be governed and act on the global stage. A new, large-scale, international research project will investigate how the geopolitical situation of existing in the shadow of a country with ambitions to become a world power affects how states utilise human rights in order to justify their actions and decisions.“There is an increased anxiety over the tendency towards a decline of democracy and human rights which is sweeping over Europe, inside and outside of EU borders. The clearest example of

Researchers have mapped the blind spots for achieving a low-carbon transition

A network of over 60 international researchers has collaborated intensely over 18 months to identify knowledge gaps and opportunities needed to achieve a low-carbon transition in the Global South. They have developed an actionable research agenda to guide funders and scholars to where they should direct their efforts. Their work is now available and open access.The review identifies several potential high impacts areas for future research across sectors and themes, for instance. · Examining how gender is connected with other social aspects and how low-carbon policies will affect

The School of Business, Economics and Law re-accredited by EQUIS

The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg has once again been assessed by an international review team and received a renewed five-year re-accreditation by EQUIS. The School has had this prestigious international recognition of excellence since 2004. High quality and continuous quality development are prerequisites for accreditation.The reviewers gave overall very positive feedback about the School’s performance and how it has developed over the past five years. The integration of sustainability throughout the School’s operations and the good relations with

Economic interests cloud hazardous chemicals reductions

The regulation of hazardous chemicals in Europe has been shaped by economic interests, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The researchers, from the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology, find that regulators focus on chemicals of secondary importance leading to lesser than anticipated hazard reductions.“We show that the most important factor in whether a substance is subjected to binding limitations and conditions is whether it is being produced in, or imported into, the European Economic Area. The regulators are less likely to list a substance

University of Gothenburg launches international bachelor's programme in Business and Economics

In autumn 2023, an English-language bachelor's programme in Business and Economics will begin at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. The programme will provide students with broad knowledge of business and economics and the tools to contribute towards solving societal challenges.“We are pleased that we can now meet the demand from both students and employers, offering a bachelor’s programme in business and economics taught entirely in English. Swedish businesses operate in global markets to an ever-greater extent, and public sector organisations are

The power to change is a key driver for sustainable pension saving

Those who actively choose to save for retirement via so-called sustainable funds are not only driven by values of equality, justice and the environment. They also have a tendency to prioritise authority, and attach less importance to wealth. This is shown by a new study from the University of Gothenburg.Those who work and pay taxes in Sweden receive their earned pension – their pension entitlement – each year for both premium pension and income pension. The premium pension is the smaller part of the national pension, where pension savers can choose the funds in which their pension capital

Commercial interests hamper climate work in shipping

Instead of prioritising energy-efficient, sustainable sea transport, the focus is often on satisfying commercial interests when planning shipping routes. This has been shown by research at the University of Gothenburg, which highlights the importance of collaboration for more sustainable shipping.Shipping accounts for around 90 percent of the world’s transport and almost three percent of total emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. To reduce the climate impact of shipping, the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed that international shipping should

With a focus on deterrence the first professional police force was a success

The world’s first professional police force, The London Metropolitan Police, deterred crime and brought a significant reduction in violent crimes when it was introduced nearly 200 years ago. By using historical data, a new economics study examines the relationship between policing and crime levels.Professional police forces are a fundamental part of criminal justice systems today. But how successful they are in reducing crime may be difficult to measure. Economics professor Randi Hjalmarsson, the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, and Associate Professor

New holder of the Torsten Söderberg Research Chair is studying the consequences of aging populations

Gregor Noll, Professor of International Law, has been chosen to hold the Torsten Söderberg Research Chair at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. He is researching the effects that aging populations in Europe are having on migration lawmaking.Europe faces a major shift as populations age while birth rates stand at historical lows. European nations with an aging population may therefore need to adapt their migration legislation in order to attract more people of working age. However, research shows that appropriate reform measures, such as

Insufficient financial reporting may lead to underestimation of environmental liabilities

European listed companies in the energy and mining sector provide, to say the least, sparse information on future environmental costs in their annual reports. Researchers believe that stricter guidelines are required as the lack of information may lead to underestimation of environmental liabilities, resulting in that future generations may have to bear the burden of cleanup costs.“I believe that the future environmental liabilities such as decommissioning costs are often underestimated and few understand the burden these costs might impose on future generations. If, for example, an oil &

Women less interested in becoming leaders in male-majority groups

Being in the minority adversely affects women’s desire to become leaders, an experimental study in economics shows. The main reasons for the results are that women gain lower self-confidence in environments with many men and expect lower support from the group.“The wage gap between men and women today is mainly due to women and men working in different positions and in different sectors, and is not primarily an effect of women having a shorter education or working to a lesser extent. In our study, we investigate whether male-majority environments in and of themselves can be a reason why

School segregation have long-term effects on relationship and work segregation

Having immigrant school peers from the same region of origin as oneself have long-term effects on the individual’s relationship and work outcomes. That is one of the conclusions of a new economics study of school segregation in Sweden, from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg.– The results highlight the importance of school diversity as an instrument for policy makers who aim at alleviating segregation, the author of the study, Debbie Lau, says. In her doctoral thesis “Empirical Essays on Education and Health Policy Evaluation” Debbie Lau examines

The School of Business, Economics and Law appointed as role model in UN-supported sustainability initiative

The School of Business, Economics and Law at Gothenburg University has been appointed member of an international group that will work together for two years to develop business education and support initiatives that promote the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the UN's Agenda 2030.The programme “PRME Champions 2020-2021” is organised by the UN initiative Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). Education in business and leadership plays an important role in providing the next generation of leaders with knowledge and tools to help achieve the global goals of

Cecilia Malmström appointed Visiting Professor at the School of Business, Economics and Law in Gothenburg, Sweden

Sweden's outgoing EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström has been named as the new holder of the Assar Gabrielsson Visiting Professorship at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg.–  I am looking very much forward becoming the holder of the Assar Gabrielsson Visiting Professorship next year. During my years in European politics I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge that I hope I can share with students and researchers at the School of Business, Economics and Law. It is in the meeting between theory and practice that knowledge grows and new ideas are

Private health insurance threatens the Swedish welfare model

More than 10 percent of Swedes in working age have signed up for private health insurance. The rapid emergence of private – or rather semi-private – welfare solutions threatens the Swedish model, says John Lapidus, researcher and author of The Quest for a Divided Welfare State: Sweden in the Era of Privatization.– The insurance market is a parallel and partly publicly funded system that international welfare research has termed The hidden welfare state, says John Lapidus. It is aimed at certain classes of society while others remain in an increasingly malfunctioning public system. In this

Environmental policy instruments must be used to deal with global environmental problems

Global environmental problems can be addressed by means of policy instruments such as carbon dioxide taxes, building and technology standards and support for new technology, but the issues are complex and several environmental problems must be addressed simultaneously in order to achieve optimal effect. Therefore, different research areas must work together to find solutions. This is evident from an article published in the journal Nature Sustainability.The major environmental problems are global, long-term and uncertain. They are also interconnected with each other and must therefore be

E-commerce: Substantial environmental impact from returned goods

E-commerce is increasing rapidly. But so is the number of returned goods. In the fashion industry, the percentage of returns is particularly high, with a substantial environmental impact as a consequence. At the same time, many consumers are unaware of what happens to their returns.Sharon Cullinane, professor in sustainable logistics, and Michael Browne, professor of logistics and urban freight transport at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, are coming to the end of a two-year project financed by the Swedish Energy Agency studying the energy use and

Researchers in dialogue with policy makers at world congress of environmental economists: Dealing with environmental – and political crises

Environmental economics research plays a crucial role in dealing with the global challenges, and the need for dialogue and collaboration between researchers, practitioners and policy makers is greater than ever. During the World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists, WCERE, 25-29 June in Gothenburg, Gina McCarthy (Former US EPA Administrator), Jos Delbeke (Senior Advisor EU) and Karolina Skog (Swedish Minister of Environment) will participate in special policy sessions.About 1,500 academics, experts and policy makers from all over the world will gather at WCERE 2018 to present

Renewed EQUIS accreditation for the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg

The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg has been awarded a five year re-accreditation by EQUIS. The EQUIS accreditation is a prestigious international quality stamp that the School of Business, Economics and Law has had since 2004, with re-accreditations in 2009, 2014 and now again in 2017. Over the years, the requirements for accreditation have continued to increase. Today, there are approximately 150 EQUIS accredited business schools in the world.The evaluators' overall assessment of the School is ”a high quality institution of education and research,

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