Dr. Ariel Pihl

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ariel Pihl is a Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Labor Economics, Policy Evaluation, and Applied Microeconomics. His research interests include earnings expectations, educational sorting from an ex-ante perspective, and returns to university education. He has contributed to several publications, including studies on the impact of California's Paid Family Leave on infant health and the labor market involvement of mothers who receive free childcare. Pihl's work is characterized by a strong commitment to empirical analysis and policy-relevant results, making significant contributions to the understanding of economic behaviors and educational outcomes in various contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).