Department of Economics
Projects
The following are our ongoing and completed projects.
Courses at the Research School People, Society and Sustainability
We arrange both courses and seminars. Take a look at our programme for 2023/24! Courses and activities 2023 Qualitative methods (P000045) , 7.5 ECTS October 3, 2023 – November 21, 2023 Contact: Klara
Agricultural and Food Economics
The agricultural and food sector of today is increasingly threatened by climate change, economic and political risks arising from pandemics and wars, a growing population, and loss of biodiversity.
Gender, Development and Environmental Governance
Ph.D. course on Gender, Development and Environmental Governance (8.5 credits) with an interactive workshop, Encounters in environments under stress: Rethinking methodologies and decolonising
Department of Economics
At the Department of Economics we carry out research and teach in Business studies and Economics with application to food, agriculture and natural resources.
Research
The Department of Economics at SLU consists of about 80 employees, mainly researchers. Our researchers are engaged in education - and vice versa, our teachers are engaged in research.
Other activities
Our activities include seminars, workshops and field trips that aim to enrich our students knowledge and promote networking with other researchers, society and industry. We have joint activities with
Kvinnomaraton - Symposium for women in research
markmiljo-webb@slu.se Are you a female researcher interested in meeting other female researchers to network and discuss common interests? Welcome to The Society of Women Researchers annual event
An interdisciplinary approach to multifunctional landscapes
Our landscapes serve numerous vital purposes, including providing food and clean water, supporting biodiversity, producing timber, and offering spaces for recreation. As the demand for these
General resit exams
Every August, the Department of Economics offers general resit exams for courses given in period 1-3. For courses given in period 4, we offer general resit exams in November. August 2024
Educational contacts
Here you can find useful contact information if you have questions regarding your education. Departmental Director of Studies Tina Ericson tina.ericson@slu.se , +4618672600 Departmental Director of
Contact
Here you will find contact information to the staff at the Department of Economics. Staff Staff at the department Management group Head of Department: Richard Ferguson Acting Head of Department: