Three students awarded the Cassel Prize Spring 2026

The Cassel Prize is awarded each semester to students who have distinguished themselves in the introductory course in Economics (Nationalekonomi I). In Spring 2026, the prize is awarded to Isak Englund, Shawn Hellberg and César Kylberg.

Different parts of the course stood out to the award recipients. Isak Englund highlights microeconomics and the seminars as key elements. ”Microeconomics was the most interesting part, where we learned to analyse how individuals and firms make decisions and how these interact in different markets. The seminars were particularly rewarding and provided a broader understanding and the opportunity to see things from different perspectives.”

César Kylberg emphasises the link between theory and practice. ”I especially appreciated the parts where we could connect theory with practical applications, as this gave a better understanding of how different aspects of society and the economy are interconnected.”

Shawn Hellberg points to welfare analysis in international trade as the most interesting component. ”The most enjoyable part of the course was the welfare analyses of international trade in microeconomics.”

All three award recipients are continuing their studies in fields related to economics. Isak Englund is enrolled in the Bachelor’s Programme in Economics, César Kylberg studies finance and statistics with the aim of a career in fixed income markets, and Shawn Hellberg is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Statistics with the goal of becoming a management consultant.