Dr. Thor Berger

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Thor Berger is an Associate Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Lund University, where he specializes in Economic History and Economic Demography. He teaches courses in economic history and innovation at both undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on quantitative methods. His research interests are at the intersection of economic geography, economic history, and urban economics, particularly how technological advances from the introduction of the potato in the 18th century to the railroads of the 19th century and machine learning in the 21st century affect employment, inequality, and regional urban growth. His work has been widely covered by major media outlets, including the BBC and The Economist, and he has contributed to reports for the European Commission, OECD, and the United Nations. Berger is actively involved in the Economic History Association and participates in various conferences and peer review activities. He received the Gino Luzzatto Dissertation Prize in 2017 for his significant academic contributions.

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