We’re a v collegial dept, good in multiple fields: applied micro, macro, Dev, theory, behavioural...

See e.g. @toreellingsen.bsky.social @robertostling.bsky.social @martinabjorkman.bsky.social @jmerilainen.bsky.social

Lots of seminars, an excellent PhD program (run across the Stockholm depts)

The author also points out that redistribution of wealth from the rich to the poor would actually increase emissions. The author highlights the importance of distinguishing between poverty alleviation and emission reduction as separate goals. Link: ekonomistas.se/2023/11/29/f...

The author argues that while it is not surprising that the rich emit more CO2, reducing inequality may not necessarily reduce emissions. The author suggests including a figure showing emissions per unit of income for different income groups to provide a more nuanced view.

I wouldn’t dare to make a prediction, but I’d be happy if Persson et al or Granovetter & Jackson got it.

I should say we haven't put much thought into the list, it has evolved over time as people have suggested people to add or substract. This year it was sorted on first name and that revealed how many John's we had gathered.