Dr. Christian Thomann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christian Thomann is an Associate Professor of Corporate Finance at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). His research encompasses the effects of corporate responses to carbon taxes, environmental policy and technical change, as well as risk management in insurance. He has held several prominent positions, including as a senior advisor in the tax customs department at the Swedish Ministry of Finance from 2010 to 2022. He served as the vice chair of the OECD's working party on tax policy analysis from 2017 to 2021 and is a current member of the Nordic Tax Research Council (NSFR). His published works are featured in reputable journals such as the Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Risk and Insurance, and Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization. Notably, his research has garnered support from several grants including the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation and the Jan Wallander and Tom Hedelius Foundation. Thomann continues to engage in various research projects, guiding financial policy and corporate governance in sustainability efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) • Stockholm

Teaching and conducting research in corporate finance and related subjects.

Visiting Research Fellow

— Present

Swedish House Finance •

Conducting research affiliated with the Swedish House Finance.

Senior Advisor

— Present

Swedish Ministry of Finance • Sweden

Advising on tax and customs policy in the department.

Vice Chair

— Present

OECD •

Contributing to tax policy analysis at the OECD.

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.