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På torsdag deltar Ann-Christine Hartzén, docent i handelsrätt på Ekonomihögskolan, i Arbetsmarknadsutskottets årliga forskningsseminarium i riksdagen. Ann-Christine ska presentera och diskutera EU-domstolens dom om minimilönedirektivet – och vad den betyder för Sverige och EU-samarbetet. Vi ställde några frågor om sammanhanget, domen och hur den relaterar till hennes forskning.Du är inbjuden till

https://www.ehl.lu.se/artikel/inbjuden-till-riksdagen-att-tala-om-eus-minimilonedirektiv - 2026-05-30

Hi Simon! You graduated from the Bachelor's programme in Economy and Society in 2023. Can you tell us a bit about what you’ve been doing since then – both academically and professionally?My studies at LUSEM sparked a deeper interest in economics, so I applied to various master’s programs and eventually ended up at the Stockholm School of Economics. The motivation for choosing that school was its c

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/simon-persson-alumnus-bsc-economy-and-society-2023 - 2026-05-30

One of the world’s most renowned rankings, the FT Masters in Management Ranking, was released today. The results show that LUSEM is the second highest ranked in Sweden and retains its global position at 47, the same as last year. The FT Master’s in Management ranking covers programmes worldwide and is based on data from schools and alumni three years after graduation, including salaries, career go

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/steady-top-lusem-keeps-its-ranking - 2026-05-30

How will the VAT reduction affect consumers, according to Professor Emeritus Lars Jonung? The government and Sverigedemokraterna want to halve food VAT, cutting it from twelve to six percent in April next year. In a recent segment on Swedish Radio, Lars Jonung, Professor Emeritus of Economics at LUSEM (the Lund University School of Economics and Management), was interviewed about his reaction to t

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lower-vat-food-will-prices-really-drop - 2026-05-30

Organised by the External engagement team at the Dean’s Office, the LUSEM Mentorship Programme offers master’s students a unique opportunity to receive personal guidance from experienced LUSEM alumni. Over two semesters, students are matched with mentors who share insights into professional life and support career development. This year, 84 alumni mentors from 19 countries are participating, repre

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-mentorship-programme-alumni-supporting-students - 2026-05-30

In today’s world, where climate change rapidly accelerates and business operations are the main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the question of what motivates companies to take meaningful environmental action has never been more urgent. Climate change exposes companies to various types of risks, beyond direct physical risks, such as losing market share to competitors with better environ

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/do-competitive-pressures-push-businesses-go-green - 2026-05-30

Jonathan Jayes is one of our PhD students in Economic History. He is preparing to defend his dissertation, but before that, we had a chance to ask him a few questions. His thesis is titled Like Moths to a Flame – An Individual-Level Approach to Technological Change in 20th Century Sweden. Could you tell us a little about yourself, your academic background, and in simple terms what your thesis is a

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-thesis-three-questions-jonathan-jayes - 2026-05-30

Two thematic research groups, recent publication success and new funding mark a new phase for the Department of Informatics. Research in Information Systems at the department continues to evolve in response to emerging technological and societal challenges. With the establishment of the Digital Societies and Hybrid Intelligence research groups, researchers at the department are creating new platfo

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/achievements-and-next-steps-research-information-systems - 2026-05-30

Lund University School of Economics and Management is proud to congratulate our Honorary Doctor, Anna Breman on the prestigious appointment as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Anna Breman served as First Deputy Governor of the Riksbank from September 2022 until she accepted the new position by the end of September 2025. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics in 2006 and has since bu

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/anna-breman-appointed-new-governor-reserve-bank-new-zealand - 2026-05-30

The Swedish government has tasked Stockholm University and the University of Gothenburg with developing a citizenship test — an assignment that has met resistance from both institutions. They argue that such a test is not based on scientific principles but is instead a political product. The government’s directive has brought the issue of academic freedom into focus, at a time when reports from th

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/when-academia-says-no-government - 2026-05-30

The 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences, in Memory of Alfred Nobel goes to professors Joel Mokyr at Northwestern University, Philippe Aghion at LSE, and Peter Howitt at Brown University. They deal with the theme of continuous economic growth. For Professor Mokyr’s part he has used historical sources to explain what has sustained economic growth over the last two hundred years. He emp

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/creative-destruction-gets-prize - 2026-05-30

Even though awareness of climate change is growing, it is not primarily environmental concern that drives consumers to choose plant-based foods — it’s the price tag. A new literature review from AgriFood Economics Centre and the Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) shows that price plays a decisive role when consumers opt for plant-based rather than animal-based products. Hea

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/despite-climate-concerns-its-price-shapes-our-food-choices - 2026-05-30

The dissertation is called: Statistical Aspects of Group Dynamics – Multilevel Methods for Emergent Processes in Teams. She explains that the thesis develops new statistical methods to help researchers better capture how teams evolve. “They are not static entities: trust can build or erode, members can leave or join, and events can strengthen or disrupt collaboration. Understanding these dynamics

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-thesis-statistics-yvette-baurne - 2026-05-30

Lund University and Alfa Laval have entered a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration, driving innovation, and addressing global challenges in sustainability, digitalisation, and energy transition. The agreement formalises a long-standing relationship between the company and several of Lund University’s faculties – including Lund University School of Economics and Management

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lund-university-and-alfa-laval-strengthen-partnership-innovation-and-sustainability - 2026-05-30

How will AI and automation change the way societies tax, spend, and sustain welfare? A new book by LUSEM researchers explores the future of taxation in a digital world. Artificial intelligence, automation, and increased labour mobility are reshaping how states can collect taxes. A new open-access anthology by researchers at LUSEM takes an interdisciplinary look at how digitalisation is transformin

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/exploring-future-taxation-digital-era - 2026-05-30

För att underlätta diarieföring har den universitetsgemensamma registraturen skaffat ett nytt formulärverktyg. Du lägger upp formuläret online och när någon fyllt i det så skapas ett ärende direkt i W3D3. Vem som är mottagare, handläggare och själva handlingen tillsammans med eventuella bilagor läggs in automatiskt. Om du tidigare har använt pappersblanketter eller formulär och diariefört manuellt

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/nytt-formularverktyg-lattare-diarieforing - 2026-05-30

LU Business Track, har utformats för att snabba på utvecklingen av tillväxtföretag sprungna ur universitetets forskning. Innovation är en drivkraft för omställningen till ett mer hållbart och rättvist samhälle – och Skåne är en av världens mest innovativa regioner. På Lunds universitet bedrivs forskning vars resultat kan omvandlas till just kunskapsintensiva innovationer och teknologier, som i sin

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/nu-lanseras-lu-business-track-en-ny-vag-att-kommersialisera-forskning - 2026-05-30

Att bygga nytt är en tidskrävande process. Så är det alltid, även när man bygger en villa. Och ska man bygga lokaler för en komplex framtida verksamhet tar det ännu längre tid. Universitetet har arbetat med etablering av verksamhet i Science Village i många år. Ändå är vi bara i steg två av byggprocessens nio steg. (Hur en byggnadsprocess går till på Lunds universitet finns beskrivet i ”Byggproces

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/i-ar-tar-vi-fram-ett-lokalprogram-science-village - 2026-05-30

Campusutvecklingskontoret arbetar med att ta fram universitetets campusplan genom omvärldsbevakningar, möten och workshoppar med verksamheten. Grundläggande för arbetet med campusplanen är att identifiera vad som är universitetets intressen och vad som är viktigt att tillgodose. Alla fakulteter har haft representanter i workshopparna. Hitintills har tre tematiska workshoppar arrangerats, de har ha

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/processen-med-att-ta-fram-campusplanen-pagar - 2026-05-30

I en värld som präglas av geopolitiska förändringar och klimatpåverkan på ett sätt som ger helt andra förutsättningar än tidigare, så behöver vi ändra vårt arbete med internationella frågor. Det är utgångspunkten för det nya arbetssättet med Globalt Dynamiskt Engagemang (GDE). GDE syftar till att stärka och utveckla universitetets internationella genomslag inom forskning, utbildning, samverkan och

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/nu-vassar-vi-var-internationella-narvaro-med-globalt-dynamiskt-engagemang - 2026-05-30