Research Insights

No. 15/26 - May 2026
How Parents Divide Parental Leave: The Roles of Culture Versus Economic Incentives
Fathers in Sweden, as elsewhere, take less parental leave than mothers. Several countries have tried to generate incentives to increase men’s share of leave. Evidence from Sweden suggests the answer lies in the cultural change that occurs in response to changing incentives.
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No. 14/26 - April 2026
When Far-Right Protests Get More Attention, Hate Crimes Rise
What happens after a far-right protest ends? The effects do not stop when the crowd goes home. Visibility of far-right protest matters for the onset of politically motivated violence.
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No. 13/26 - April 2026
Managers on International Rotations Impact Gender Pay Gaps and Workplace Culture
How can foreign managers change local workplace culture? In our recent study (Minni et al., 2026), drawing on data from a large multinational firm, we show that international manager rotations can shift cultural norms inside organizations
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No. 12/26 - April 2026
The Invasion of Ukraine Increased Public Support for Putin
Western policy discussions often centre on the idea that military spending, economic sanctions, and battlefield losses will eventually erode domestic support for the Kremlin. This study provides evidence of what happened to Russian public opinion when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, 2022.
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No. 11/26 - April 2026
When Robots Enter the Workplace: How Automation Shapes Children’s Future Prospects
Industrial robots and other automation technologies have transformed labour markets in recent decades. Not much is known about the long-run consequences of these technological changes, especially whether their effects extend beyond the workers directly exposed to automation and spill over to the next generation.
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No. 10/26 - April 2026
Unlucky Migrants: Migrating During a Recession Can Lower Immigrants’ Earnings for More Than a Decade
Does the state of the economy matter when immigrants arrive in a host country? Our study shows that it does – and the effects can last for years.
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