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Marcus Aronsson is a Doctoral student specializing in Economic History at Umeå University, focusing on the long-term effects of childhood living standards on health and well-being. His research employs longitudinal data, particularly from the Norrlandsundersökningen, a study conducted between 1929-1930 that collected health and socioeconomic data from 4,000 children in Sweden. By tracking individuals over time using census data and cause of death registers, he explores the relationships between childhood conditions and adult outcomes. Aronsson's interests include the internal colonization process in 20th-century Sweden, particularly the core/periphery dynamics between northern and southern Sweden, and the evolving role of government within the emerging welfare state. He aims to utilize his interdisciplinary background to bridge historical perspectives and economic theory and expand understanding of childhood adversity's impacts throughout life.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.