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Economic inequality has become one of the defining political and economic issues of our time. Governments around the world use taxes and transfers to reduce income gaps, but an important question remains: does redistribution come at the cost of economic growth? In this paper, we revisit this debate using new international data and updated statistical methods. Earlier influential research suggested

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/redistribution-inequality-and-growth-evidence-dynamic-panel-estimation - 2026-10-28

As the one year presidency draws to a close Agnes Ask starts eyeing the summer break while the new president Axel Elmberg is learning the ins and outs of LundaEkonomerna. “It’s been an amazing year, fantastic though challenging at times and I have really had the chance to develop my leadership skills. Also I always used to put so much pressure on myself to achieve, to perform and deliver, but I ha

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/one-president-steps-down-another-steps - 2026-10-28

The notion that the elderly in the past lived securely within extended families and were supported by their children is a romanticized exaggeration. Anton Svensson from Economic History demonstrates how elderly households in 19th-century Stockholm were in reality forced to navigate a vulnerable existence, where differences in living standards were deeply unequal. In today's debate, the modern welf

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/growing-old-19th-century-stockholm - 2026-10-28

Kajsa Ganhammar did her research at the Department of Economics at LUSEM, earning the prize for best thesis with "Essays on Policy and Market Imperfections in Electricity and Auction Markets". Congratulations Kajsa! "I feel incredibly grateful and honoured to have been nominated for this award, and even more so to win it! I would like to thank the Research Education Council and also take the oppor

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/best-doctoral-thesis-award-2025 - 2026-10-28

The latest Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking has been released, placing LUSEM's MSc in Finance at #57 and among the 70 best pre-experience finance programmes in the world. The ranking, widely regarded as one of the most influential international assessments of finance education, highlights the programme's strong international standing and the continued success of its graduates in a highly

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/msc-finance-ranked-among-worlds-top-70-programmes - 2026-10-28

Last week, the ABC Centre held a successful first meeting with its Future of Performing Arts network partners. The Centre was pleased to welcome partners from Lund University, the University of Manchester, IT University of Copenhagen, Linnaeus University, Aalto University, Politecnico di Milano, and Kyoto University.Among the participants are: Professor Daniel Hjorth, Professor Ricardo Climent, Dr

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-research-network-future-performing-arts - 2026-10-28

In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Lund University strengthens its position as one of the world's leading universities. Ranked 71st, it has improved by one place compared with last year, and in sustainability it is ranked highest of all institutions. Over the past four years, Lund University has climbed a total of 24 places in the rankings, but perhaps the most striking achievement is that

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lund-university-among-highest-ranked-world - 2026-10-28

LUSEM will be actively engaged in this year’s Almedalen Week, with many of our researchers taking part in seminars, panel discussions and stakeholder events. LUSEM will have a strong presence at this year’s Almedalen Week, with researchers including Åsa Hansson, Andreas Bergh, Erik Wengström, Elien Dalman, Mats Benner and Linda Stihl contributing their expertise to seminars and panel discussions o

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-almedalen - 2026-10-28

After several years of hard work and deep engagement in their respective fields, seventeen doctoral students from LUSEM have successfully defended their dissertations this spring. We would also like to congratulate Kajsa Ganhammar on receiving the Best Doctoral Thesis Award 2025, which was recently presented. Whether their research has been applied or more theoretical in nature, these doctoral stu

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-phds-lusem-spring-2026 - 2026-10-28

Lund was recently named the best student city in Sweden. The city can also pride itself on having the happiest students and the most vibrant student life in the country. Lund has been named Sweden’s best student city for 2026 in a ranking by studentum.se, weStudents and Future Place Leadership. The ranking is based on a survey in which students from across Sweden answered questions about their stu

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lund-best-student-city-sweden - 2026-10-28

Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) has successfully retained its AACSB accreditation following a comprehensive peer review process, reaffirming that the School continues to meet internationally recognised standards for excellence in business education. Committed to continuously improving educationThe reaccreditation means that LUSEM continues to hold the prestigious Triple

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-retains-its-triple-crown-reaffirming-international-excellence - 2026-10-28

Studying business and economics in Lund continues to attract strong interest, with this year's admissions confirming the popularity of LUSEM's bachelor's programmes. According to the latest admissions statistics from the Swedish Council for Higher Education, LUSEM's Bachelor's Programme in Business and Economics (Ekonomie kandidatprogrammet) attracted 5 111 eligible applicants, making it Sweden's

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/thousands-apply-swedens-most-popular-business-and-economics-programme - 2026-10-28

After graduating from LUSEM in 2022, Gonzalo Dávila embarked on an international career spanning the United Nations, peacebuilding initiatives, and community development programmes across Latin America. Now preparing to begin a Master of Public Policy at Oxford, he reflects on the experiences that shaped his journey and the lessons he still carries from LUSEM. Editor's note: The Master's programme

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-fueled-gonzalos-passion-global-development - 2026-10-28

Lund University International Podcast: Building an International Career with Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr (June 15, 2026) LUSEM alumna Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr shares her journey from Lund to Dubai, reflecting on leadership, adaptability and global careers. Recognised as one of Sweden's Top 75 Female Leaders of the Future, LUSEM alumna Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr (MSc in Managing People, Knowledge and Change, 2017)

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lund-dubai-lusem-alumna-fiora-reflects-leadership-and-global-careers - 2026-10-28

FN:s nya klimatrapport visar att det går att nå nollutsläpp år 2050. Men det krävs stora förändringar inom alla branscher för att nå dit – inte minst inom industrin som i dag står för en stor del av de globala utsläppen. Forskarna har identifierat flera hållbara vägar framåt, men en del områden – framför allt inom plast och kemi – letar fortfarande efter möjliga omställningsvägar. Att begränsa kli

https://www.lu.se/artikel/klimatforskaren-trenden-maste-genast-vandas-sa-att-vi-kan-leva-upp-till-nollutslapp-ar-2050 - 2026-10-28

Två forskare vid Lunds universitet fälls för oredlighet i forskning i den nationella Nämnden för prövning av oredlighet i forskning (NPOF). Fällandet gäller flera felaktiga figurer av analysresultat som använts i en vetenskaplig artikel. Ärendet kom till NPOF i september 2021 och den aktuella artikeln har 14 författare. Författarna har ansvarat för och bidragit till olika delar av artikeln. I arti

https://www.lu.se/artikel/tva-forskare-falls-flera-felaktiga-bilder-i-artikel - 2026-10-28

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Vår personliga världsbild genomsyrar allt vi gör och tänker. Den besvarar frågor om meningen med livet, om människor är goda eller onda eller om det finns en högre makt i universum. Världsbilden spelar en central roll för vår personlighet och därför kan det bli mycket känslosamt och konfliktfyllt om den rubbas. Det

https://www.lu.se/artikel/varldsbild-spelar-nyckelroll-personligheten - 2026-10-28

En forskargrupp vid Lunds universitet har lyckats skapa ett vätgasproducerande system med ett järnkomplex som ljusabsorberande färgämne. Den nya upptäckten kan bli en viktig pusselbit för storskalig och miljövänlig vätgasproduktion i framtiden. Vätgas är en mycket effektiv energibärare som kan användas för att transportera, lagra och tillhandahålla energi. Gasen, som består av två väteatomer, kan

https://www.lu.se/artikel/forskare-har-tagit-ett-forsta-steg-mot-fossilfri-vatgasframstallning-i-stor-skala - 2026-10-28

Inte heller denna gång får Lunds universitet särskilt goda vitsord när det gäller högskolelagens paragraf att ”aktivt främja och bredda rekryteringen till högskolan”. Universitetskanslersämbetet, UKÄ, har precis släppt en rapport om breddad rekrytering baserad på kollegial bedömning av självvärderingar från landets alla lärosäten. Bo-Anders Jönsson var ordförande i en av UKÄ:s bedömargrupper, dock

https://www.lu.se/artikel/fa-framsteg-med-breddad-rekrytering - 2026-10-28

Hur möter vi som lärosäte arbetslivets förväntningar på att dagens unga och deras kunskaper är en nyckel till att lösa hållbarhets­frågorna? Ekonomihögskolans utbildningssatsning ”Change Maker ­Future Track” drar sitt strå till stacken när man nu summerar sitt första år. – Mitt magisterprogram innehåller inte så många kurser om hållbarhet. Därför passade det mig bra att lägga till ett djupare pers

https://www.lu.se/artikel/ekonomihogskolan-utbildar-morgondagens-forandringsledare - 2026-10-28