Dr. Klas Rönnbäck

Biography

Klas Rönnbäck is a Professor of Economic History at the University of Gothenburg. His research primarily focuses on economic development, colonialism, slavery, and capitalism, particularly examining the legacy and economic implications of slavery and labor markets. He has published extensively on topics such as the profitability of slavery, economic inequality, and the historical transformations of labor relations in various contexts including the Caribbean and the U.S. Rönnbäck's work also addresses the complexities of colonialism and its lasting impacts on contemporary economic structures. Among his notable publications are analyses of slave hiring rates and economic behaviors in historical contexts. He has contributed significantly to the discourse on the economic history of slavery, emphasizing the intricate relationship between historical exploitation and modern economic conditions. His teaching includes courses in global economic history and the socio-economic dimensions of slavery.

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