Dr. Svante Prado

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Biography

Svante Prado is a Senior Lecturer in Economic History at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on Swedish wages, labor markets, and their comparative historical analyses. He explores international comparisons of labor productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and market services. Additionally, he investigates the technological changes that have impacted skill demand and income distribution in Sweden from 1860 to 1970. His work touches on significant historical datasets, notably the HILD (historical labor database) which contains critical wage statistics from 1865 to 1990. Svante's teaching areas include environmental history and modern economic growth, contributing to the academic discourse through extensive publications and active participation in educational reforms in economic history. His scholarly contributions include articles on income inequalities and labor market dynamics in historical contexts, supported by various research foundations. Svante is committed to advancing the understanding of economic history through rigorous analysis and a focus on empirical evidence from various historical epochs.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the field of Economic History, focusing on labor markets, wage dynamics, and historical economic analysis.

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).