Jens Oehlen earns PhD in Economics
On 9 June 2026, Jens Oehlen defended his doctoral dissertation in Economics at Stockholm University. This autumn, he will begin a postdoctoral position at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, before moving on to a lectureship at the University of York in 2027.
Jens Oehlen, PhD candidate in Economics at Stockholm University.
Jens Oehlen’s defense took place on Tuesday, 9 June, at Stockholm University. Thiemo Fetzer from Warwick University served as the opponent. The examining committee consisted of Ann-Sofie Kolm from Stockholm University, Anders Olofsgård, and Jaakko Meriläinen from the Stockholm School of Economics.
In the dissertation, Jens Oehlen combines historical data and modern quantitative methods to examine how information, institutions, and access to knowledge have shaped scientific progress and society over time.
Jens Oehlen: Historical data offers new insights into major societal questions
The defense began with Jens Oehlen presenting his dissertation.
Last updated: 2026-07-01
Source: Department of Economics