Doctoral studies in Economics
Research education subject information
Faculty
Faculty Board of Business, Science and Engineering
School
Örebro University School of Business
Study plan
Subject representative
In economics, social phenomena are studied from the perspective of decisions made in situations of choice that are characterised by scarce resources and/or information. The theoretical foundation can be found in axiomatic and/or empirically based microeconomic theory, game theory, and evolution theory. Economics accommodates a variety of specialisations, a number of which are tied in with other social sciences.
In focus for the economics research at Örebro University are empirical studies of policy-related issues and there is a close collaboration with the university’s research team in statistics, as well as with researchers with a quantitative-oriented focus in various social sciences disciplines. To a great extent, the empirical analysis uses microdata, i.e. data on an individual and/or company level, often in the form of register-based panel data and/or survey data. The research is based on both observational and experimental data. In addition to econometric models, specific computable general equilibrium models are used.
The doctoral programme in Economics is part of the research environment in Economics and Statistics that combines applied empirical research in economics with research in the development of statistical methods within survey methodology and econometrics.
The major themes of research and research groups are
- Wellbeing, Health & Welfare Economics (WHAWE),
- Economics of Entrepreneurship, Family business, Globalization and Institutions (EFGI),
- Macroeconomics and financial econometrics (MAFE),
- Statistics (Stat@oru).
A fifth theme/group in Transportation Economics will start in 2018.
For more information about these research groups see their respective web sites.
Doctoral courses in economics
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Bayesian Statistics, 7.5 credits
17 January 2022 - 25 March 2022
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Econometrics, 7.5 credits
08 November 2021 - 14 January 2022
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Financial and Macro Economic Time Series Models, 7.5 credits
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Mathematics for Statistical and Economic Analysis, 7.5 credits
04 September 2018 - 05 October 2018
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Microeconometrics, 7.5 credits
30 March 2020 - 07 June 2020
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Microeconomic Theory 1, 7.5 credits
08 December 2020 - 22 January 2021
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Microeconomic Theory 2, 7.5 credits
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Public Economics, 7.5 credits
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Statistical Theory, 7.5 credits
04 October 2021 - 05 November 2021