Portrait of Per Fredriksson

Per Fredriksson

Professor
College of Business - Economics

Biography

Per Fredriksson works on the political economy of environmental policy and the economics of culture. His research examines the determinants of environmental regulations and international environmental agreements, including lobbying, corruption, and legal origins. He also studies the long-term economic determinants of cultural differences and their implications for innovation, entrepreneurship, female labor force participation, and legal rights. He teaches environmental economics and macroeconomics.

Degrees and Certifications

PhD Economics
University of Pennsylvania, 1990-1995
BA Economics
Stockholm School of Economics, 1985-1989