Peter Hedström at the Institute for Futures Studies has been granted funding for a project called "Analytical sociology: Theoretical developments and empirical research”. 302 researchers in total were

Minerva, vol. 62 Abstract A critical debate has blossomed within the field of research policy, science and technology studies, and philosophy of science regarding the possible benefits and limitations opure lottery

Riksbankens Jubileumsfond is celebrating it's 50th anniversary and is organizing an international symposium on research at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm on 6 May 2015. Several international researchers

Rivista Internazionale di Filosfia e Psicologia Abstract This paper focuses on cases of epistemically transformative experiences, as Paul calls them, cases where we have radically different experiences t

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (The Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences), the foundation arranged the seminar "Great expectations", on the future

Kristian Lasslett

Kristian is an investigative criminologist specialising in the study of elite networks involved in the organisation of serious economic crime. His research focuses thematically on grand corruption, kl

Marc Fleurbaey, Robert E. Kuenne Professor of Economics and Humanistic Studies, Princeton University and Professor of Public Affairs and the University Center for Human Values ABSTRACTThe International

In June 2013, the 6th annual conference of the International Network of Analytical Sociologists (INAS) will be held in Stockholm, with the aim to create synergistic contacts between researchers withinThis year, Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond has on April the 11th decided to grant SEK 225,000 to this year's conference that will be hosted by the Institute of Futures Studies in collaboration with the Department of Sociology at Stockholm University. During 7th and 8th of June, both Swedish and international researchers from the world’s leading universities will present their work in the field of analytical sociology. Over forty papers will be presented at the conference, where Thomas Schelling will deliver the opening keynote speech. Schelling was awarded the 2005 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science for having enhanced our understanding of conflict and cooperation through game theory analysis.

Abstract In 2001, the Swedish system of student aid for college students was substantially reformed; the grant-share of the total aid was increased, students were allowed to earn more without a reducti

Folke Tersman

At the Institute for Futures Studies I serve as Deputy Director, supporting both the Director and the managers in Organizational support. Besides working at the Institute for Futures Studies (IFFS) I a