Ann-Sofie Isaksson

I am a researcher in development economics, based at the Institute for Futures Studies (IFFS) and at the University of Gothenburg. My research interests and empirical work cover a broad range of issue

Venue: Institute for Futures Studies, Holländargatan 13 in Stockholm Research seminar with Ann-Sofie Isaksson, researcher in development economics, based at the Institute for Futures Studies (IFFS) and

Journal of Development Economics 166 (2024) Abstract We investigate the long-run impacts of Christian missions on female genital cutting (FGC) in Africa. Our empirical analysis draws on historical data o

World Development, vol. 182 Abstract Motivated by a recent setback in the fight against child malnutrition, this study explores whether aid projects help reduce stunting or impaired growth among childre

Sofiya Voytiv

My research interests include gender and social networks, the Russian-Ukrainian war and its effects on migrant and diasporic individuals (conflict deterritorialization), and mixed methods perspective

This study sets out to discuss the Swedish parental leave system and identify achievements, policy dilemmas and reform alternatives in a European perspective. In perspective of changing demographic st

Journal of International Migration and Integration Abstract Global evidence indicates minimal connection between immigration and crime. Nordic research, however, has  been generally carried out on indiv

Geopolitics, History, and International Relations 9(1), pp. 128-175. Abstract This paper examines beliefs about the past across ethnic groups in con- flict ridden Northern Iraq, and the extent to which s

International Panel on Social Progress (IPSP)

Many wealthy societies face challenges and developing countries tend to attempt to imitate their solutions in order to end poverty and hardships instead of finding new models. Can we hope for a better society in the future?

The purpose of this edition is to describe the changes in the Swedish model in a broad sense, and discuss it with an eye to current dilemmas and future challenges. Contents End of Equality? The Welfare Joakim Palme, Johan Fritzell and Åke Bergmark