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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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Good managers can be as important as the entire team

A good manager can be just as important to a company’s performance as the combined productive capacity of its employees. This is shown in a new international study, published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics. The study also shows that those who are most eager to become managers are not necessarily the best suited to the role.Research has previously shown that leadership plays an important role in organisational performance. Good managers can increase productivity by monitoring work, allocating tasks effectively and motivating employees. At the same time, it has been difficult to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gothenburg Professor awarded 50 million Swedish kronor for research into innovation and entrepreneurship

Professor Maureen McKelvey, employed at the School of Business, Economics and Law at University of Gothenburg, has been awarded 50 million Swedish kronor, with the framework of the Distinguished Professor Programme of the Swedish Research Council.The Swedish Research Council announced their Distinguished Professors last week. Professor Maureen McKelvey has been chosen as one of them. McKelvey is Professor of Industrial Management at the University of Gothenburg and also recently inducted into the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. ”This is a tremendous honor for me, and also

The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg strengthens its position amongst the world’s business schools

The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has received a third international accreditation (AACSB). It thus becomes the only business school in Sweden that is what is popularly referred to as “Triple Crown” accredited. Such accreditation is held by only 0.5% of the world’s business schools. The members of this exclusive group have successfully come through the three severest quality examinations in the business-school world. London Business School, Antai at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Copenhagen Business School are amongst the holders.“We are

New research shows positive welfare effects of natural resource extraction in Africa

Ruthless exploitation, environmental disasters and refugees. That is a common narrative of the consequences of the extraction of natural resources in Africa. A new dissertation from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg gives a more nuanced picture. Stronger labor market participation for women, more gender equality and halving infant death are also part of the recent expansion of mining in Africa.“There are, of course, lots of problems with extractive industries – oil, natural gas and mineral mining – in Africa. But I have explored welfare determinants

New study estimates the net public cost of refugee immigration in Sweden

Refugee immigration per capita in Sweden has been Europe’s largest for thirty years, and almost ten times above the European average over the last ten years. In a new report released today, economist Joakim Ruist calculates how this has impacted on Swedish public finances. The estimated annual net cost corresponds to slightly more than 1 per cent of GDP.In this study from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Joakim Ruist has estimated Swedish public revenues and costs relating to individuals who arrived in the country as refugees or their relatives.

New study shows the way to sustainable success

The individual’s motivation to work – and to do a good job – is crucial for companies’ success in the long-term. That’s the view of Anna Jonsson, Associate Professor at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, who has identified a number of conditions explaining why and how some companies succeed better than others.Organizations which understand that their development and success are dependent on the development of their personnel are the ones best equipped to meet both change and rising and falling demand. For these organizations, there is a

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