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Russia鈥檚 counter-sanctions: Defending or damaging its economy?

13 May 2025
Russia鈥檚 attempt to fight back against international sanctions is steering its economy toward more government control and less competition. This new policy brief analysis, by Anna Anisimova from the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), reveals how measures meant to protect the economy are instead tightening state grip on industries, stifling growth, and threatening fiscal stability.

Russia's car crisis: What the auto market reveals about a fragile wartime economy

06 May 2025
Russia's car market is struggling under the weight of war, sanctions, and inflation鈥攁nd it's starting to show deeper cracks in the country鈥檚 economy. A new policy brief from the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) reveals how the decline in new car sales tells a broader story about weakening household finances and growing financial risks.

Why Sweden鈥檚 new green energy strategy could be riskier than it looks

28 April 2025
Sweden has shifted its climate policy from carbon taxes to big investments in nuclear energy, but this new approach may create financial and environmental risks. A new SITE policy brief analysis explores why carbon pricing and green industrial policy should work together鈥攏ot separately.

New report | Behind the budget: Hidden spending and financial fragility in Russia

17 April 2025
As part of its ongoing research on the economic consequences of Russia鈥檚 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) has presented a new report to Sweden鈥檚 Minister of Finance. The report provides updated insights into the growing imbalances in the Russian war economy and the financial challenges the government faces in sustaining its current level of military spending.

Sweden鈥檚 missing piece in helping Ukraine: Supporting Ukrainians who are already here

07 April 2025
Sweden has given strong support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia鈥檚 invasion鈥攂ut there鈥檚 been far less attention on the Ukrainians who鈥檝e fled to Sweden. A new policy brief shows that these displaced people face unclear rights and limited support, which makes it harder for them to rebuild their lives and contribute to both Swedish society and Ukraine鈥檚 future.

Call for papers | Workshop on Closing Gender Gaps Through Economics Research

01 April 2025
The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), together with the American University of Armenia (AUA), is pleased to announce a two-day Paper Development Workshop on June 3-4 as part of the program 鈥淐losing Gender Gaps Through Economics Research鈥, supported by the Swedish Institute Eastern Partnership Cooperation Project.

New research | Can public procurement drive innovation? A fresh look at the evidence

24 March 2025
Governments spend billions on procurement, but can these contracts be a tool to drive innovation? A new study co-authored by Giancarlo Spagnolo, professor at the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), explores the effectiveness of Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI). Forthcoming in the International Journal of Industrial Organization, the study finds that while PPI can foster innovation鈥攅specially for small and young firms鈥攎ajor challenges remain in policy design and implementation.

New research | Sweden鈥檚 electricity future depends on EU cooperation

13 March 2025
Sweden is moving toward a fossil-free future, but its electricity market faces significant uncertainties regarding demand, costs, and policy directions. A new report by SITE research fellow Chlo茅 Le Coq and her co-authors highlights that Sweden鈥檚 energy transition cannot happen in isolation. Strong European cooperation and robust regulatory frameworks are crucial for ensuring stability and efficiency.

Does war bring people together or drive them apart? A new study explores the effects of violence on society

10 March 2025
War reshapes societies, but does it make people more cooperative or more divided? A new policy brief from the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) explores how exposure to violence affects social trust, cooperation, and political engagement. The findings have important implications for Ukraine鈥檚 future, particularly its path toward EU membership.

Baltic states cut energy ties with Russia, but new risks emerge

04 March 2025
The Baltic states officially severed their energy ties with Russia and Belarus on February 7, 2025, successfully desynchronizing from the BRELL electricity network without experiencing blackouts. However, recent cable disruptions in the Baltic Sea have raised new energy security concerns, underscoring the need to diversify and decentralize power systems. A new SITE policy brief analyzes the challenges and lessons learned from this transition and compares it to Ukraine鈥檚 energy resilience.