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Birgit Karlsson is a Professor Emerita of Economic History at the University of Gothenburg. Her dissertation focused on the utilization of trade as a political weapon and its effects on the interpretation of Swedish neutrality during World War II. She continued her research on trade issues, particularly examining trade relations between Sweden and Nazi Germany. Over the years, her research interests have expanded to include cartels, company cooperation in the 20th century, and competition in various industries. Karlsson has led significant research projects and has served on review panels for the Swedish Research Council. In her academic career, she has developed numerous courses and emphasizes teaching at the graduate level while supervising doctoral students. She has also contributed to various pedagogical publications in history. Notably, Karlsson served as the Head of the Economic History Department following a merger of departments in 2012, dedicating substantial effort to establishing effective routines for the new department.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).