Dr. Helena Svaleryd

Professor

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Biography

Helena Svaleryd's research spans areas primarily of an empirical nature, with a strong focus on labor economics and related fields. Her ongoing projects investigate the determinants of child well-being, especially the impact of family public policy on educational outcomes. Currently, she is examining the effects of school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and market-oriented reforms within the education system. Svaleryd has analyzed the impact of ownership changes on wage structures and employment decisions in firms, utilizing data from Swedish municipalities to study the effects of political competition and female representation on spending decisions. Her work at the Uppsala Center for Labour Studies (UCLS) and Uppsala Center for Fiscal Studies (UCFS) further enriches her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Labor Economics Health Economics Public Economics Family Economics

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.