Dr. Fredrik Carlsson

Professor

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Biography

Fredrik Carlsson is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg, where he received his Ph.D. in 1999. His early work focused on environmental valuation and regulation, and his current research interests lie at the interface of behavioral and environmental economics. He explores aspects of social preferences, norms, fairness concerns, and cooperation in the context of resource conservation. He is the co-editor of the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management and has conducted extensive research in Environmental Economics, Behavioral Economics, Microeconometrics, and Experimental Economics. His teaching areas include Microeconomics, with a specific focus on willingness to pay for services like antibiotic pollution control. Carlsson has published in various notable journals and contributed to significant projects examining the impact of nudges and monetary incentives on pro-environmental behavior.

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).