Course note

This course will no longer run after fall 2026. Starting in spring 2027, it will be replaced with a course called Environmental Economics in Stockholm.

About this course

In the past few years, the turbulence that the global economy has experienced has led to increasing uncertainties and changes, challenging growth expectations worldwide and highlighting the need for understanding economic strategies and competitiveness. As we reflect on what makes Sweden maintain its competitiveness in the global economy, we turn to the industries that play a key role in the economic growth and stability of the country.

While macroeconomic policies and stable political institutions create conditions that can facilitate success, in this course we take a microeconomic approach and dive into how firms build and maintain a competitive edge in a changing world.

Syllabus

Spring 2026

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Prerequisites

One economics course at university level.

Faculty

Fairouz Hussien

PhD @ Stockholm School of Economics (Sweden), M.Sc. @ Hanken School of Economics (Finland). Co-founder of the SSE Methods Lab, and co-founder of SIDI (Stockholm Interdisciplinary Initiative) at DIS Stockholm. Research focus on economic regulation, market dynamics, and antitrust. Expertise from the airline industry. With DIS since 2022.

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