Dr. Gustav Kjellsson

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Biography

Gustav Kjellsson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in health economics. His research primarily revolves around socioeconomic differences in health and health behavior, utilizing methodological empirical perspectives. Kjellsson is particularly focused on studying health inequalities, measuring them, and understanding the factors influencing these disparities. His work often involves educational institutions and natural experiments to explore the causal relationships between educational stages and health outcomes. Additionally, he examines the effects of competition in primary care and the factors influencing patients' choices of health care providers. His overarching interest lies in identifying features that can reduce socioeconomic differences in access to health care and resultant health outcomes. Over the years, Kjellsson has contributed to various high-impact publications in health economics and health inequality measurement, collaborating with multiple researchers in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg

Teaching and researching on health economics with a focus on socioeconomic differences in health.

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).