Unit of Economic History

Lars Fredrik is professor in economic history and works on economic development and structural change, human well-being and social welfare, demography, and economic geography

I am researching children’s upbringing conditions and how they impact health and well-being later in life using longitudinal data.

Mattias Näsmans’ research investigates how historical actors and processes have either created obstacles or facilitated the transition of society and the economy towards sustainability.

Thomas Pettersson is employed as a senior lecturer and obtained his PhD in economic history in 1999. In 2016 he was appointed Associate Professor.