Dr. Staffan Graner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Staffan Graner is a Senior Lecturer in Economic History at the University of Gothenburg. His research interests include environmental economic history, institutional change, sustainable forest management, property rights formation, and sustainable water management. Graner has contributed to various studies and conferences, such as the Historical Journal and the American Society for Environmental History Annual Conference. He has focused on the economic growth and water history of the Göta River, investigating themes of collective action and the environmental Kuznets Curve over time. His work highlights the interplay between economic development and ecological factors in historical contexts, and he has published extensively in both academic journals and edited volumes. Additionally, Graner has been actively engaged in teaching economic theory and history, where he imparts knowledge on the historical perspectives of economic thought.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).