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Mattias Bengtsson is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Gothenburg, with a focus on sociology related to working life and welfare. He obtained his doctoral degree in sociology in 2008, where his thesis examined individualization processes in Swedish working life, emphasizing a class perspective. His research centers on the welfare state, industrial relations, and social inequality, particularly exploring class issues within working life. Throughout the past decade, he has collaborated with Marita Flisbäck on existence studies, emphasizing the meaning individuals attribute to retirement processes. Currently, he is involved in a Nordic research project analyzing policy changes and labor market welfare-related effects in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Additionally, he is working on projects regarding labor market policies and social sustainability in the transition to a greener economy. Bengtsson has taught various courses related to sociology and labor market policy and has supervised several PhD students. He takes an active role in reviewing academic texts and is involved in publishing several textbooks.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).