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Thomas Pettersson works as an Associate Professor in the Unit of Economic History at Umeå University, where he conducts research and teaches. His research interests focus on economic transformations and political processes, particularly in relation to institutional path dependence within the Swedish and Scandinavian transport sectors. He studies transformation processes and entrepreneurship in the northern forest industry, emphasizing flexible specialization and informal cooperation forms. His notable research project, which took place from January 1, 2019, to June 30, 2023, examined the impacts of globalization on sawmills in Northern Sweden. This extensive experience in economic history positions him effectively to influence both academic thought and practical policy discussions in the fields he specializes in. He is particularly interested in the intersection of economics and historical institutionalism.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.