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

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

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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

A Climate Bank to Combat Climate Change: A conversation between John Broome & Gustaf Arrhenius

Reducing emissions and combatting climate change now will be of huge value for the coming generations. In principle this value could be used to fund the huge green investment loans needed today in ord

Place: At the Institute for Futures Studies, Holländargatan 13, Stockholm, or online.REGISTERAbstractThe principle of neutrality can be seen as a direct response to the totalistapproach to evaluating popu

Katie Steele: Neutrality About Creating Good Lives - No Panacea For Longtermism

The principle of neutrality can be seen as a direct response to the totalist approach to evaluating populations of varying constitution and size: while the latter holds that the addition of a good lif

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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