Dr. Lars Olof Johansson

Biography

Lars-Olof Johansson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Gothenburg. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Gothenburg University, received in 1983. He worked as an economist between 1983 and 1985 and has held positions as a part-time musician and teacher from 1986 to 1998, as well as a teacher assistant for physically and mentally disabled children from 1988 to 1997. In 2000, he earned his Master of Science in Psychology from Gothenburg University and joined the graduate program in psychology the same year. His research focuses on Political Decision Making, goal conflicts, and fairness in resource management, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach that combines psychological principles with economic theory. He has authored and co-authored several influential publications on topics such as fairness in resource allocation, the implications of social dilemmas, and the motivations driving pro-environmental behaviors. His work is renowned for its contribution to understanding the behavioral underpinnings of economic and social justice issues in decision-making environments.

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