Research in the Spotlight

Explore SHoF research papers through concise and accessible summaries highlighting key findings and implications.

Benefits of Homeownership: Insights from a Swedish Experiment

2024-01-30

A new study looks into a unique experiment in Sweden where renters were offered, then unexpectedly denied, the chance to buy their apartments. It offers a rare, data-driven glimpse into the true...
Carbon Pricing Significantly Reduces Carbon Emissions: New Study

2024-01-16

Carbon pricing accounts for at least a third of emissions reduction between 1991-2015 in Sweden. Without it, emissions would have been 30% higher, underscoring the importance of effective carbon...
ESG Challenges among Venture Capitalists and Entrepreneurs

2023-10-18

Many companies and investors profess to prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, but empirical evidence reveals psychological biases in the process of matching investors and...
Why Startups Born in Recessions Can Outperform

2023-06-05

Recessions are often seen as a bad environment for startups but new research suggests that economic downturns can positively impact the survival and growth prospects of innovative ventures. What fuels...
Can Stablecoins be Stable?

2022-05-16

Working paper by Adrien d’Avernas, Vincent Maurin and Quentin Vandeweyer May 14, 2022.