LUND UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Welcome to LUSEM’s external newsletter, a snapshot of the latest highlights from our world of education, research, and collaboration.
As we approach the midpoint of the spring semester, we are pleased to share a glimpse of what our researchers have been working on and the developments taking place across our community.
Enjoy the read!
Economic security shapes decisions about having children
Fewer children are being born in Sweden, and economic conditions may influence whether and when people choose to have children. A new report from the Swedish government inquiry Framtid med barn (A Future with Children), led by LUSEM economist Åsa Hansson, shows how financial risks – particularly for women – may be contributing to declining birth rates.
“If children are important for the long-term development of society, then society also needs to provide stronger support systems,” Åsa Hansson says.
Could global tensions finally see Sweden warming towards the euro?
After thirty years as member of the European Union, Sweden still keeps to its own currency. In a referendum in 2003 the people voted to remain outside of the Euro, but now there seems to be a change according to reports.
Fredrik NG Andersson, associate professor at the Department of Economics, gives a background and analysis in his article in The Conversation.
The Conversation is a collaboration between academics and journalists and has become the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis.
How to set the right price – alumnus publishes book on subscription pricing
Felix Mörée, a LUSEM alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in Economics, has just released a new book: The 100-Page Subscription Pricing Book. With extensive experience as a pricing consultant and four previously published books in Swedish, this marks his first book in English.
From studies to professional life – Deloitte in partnership with LUSEM
LUSEM works strategically to strengthen the connection between academia and industry. Through various initiatives, meeting points are created where companies have the opportunity to connect with the talent of the future and contribute their expertise, while students gain a clearer understanding of the opportunities within professional life.
Deloitte has been a long-standing partner of LUSEM, and we had the opportunity to hear their perspective on the collaboration and their experiences of the partnership.
Professor in Economics elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Tommy Andersson, Professor at the Department of Economics, who among other works has written the books Algoritmmakaren and The Democracy Paradox and was named teacher of the year at LUSEM in the autumn. He has now been elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Invited to the Swedish Parliament to speak on the EU Minimum Wage Directive
Ann-Christine Hartzén, Associate Professor in Business Law, has presented at a parliamentary research seminar in Stockholm.
Her presentation focuses on the recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union on the Minimum Wage Directive. The directive has been the subject of intense debate, but according to Hartzén, the Court’s decision has clarified key legal questions and eased much of the controversy.
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