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University productivity in Sweden: a demonstration and explanatory analysis for economics and business programs

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This explanatory study was stimulated by an initiative of the Swedish National Board of Universities and Colleges (SNBUC) which had a twofold purpose. The first was to demonstrate a formalised assessment methodology with quantitative and qualitative measures for research. The second was to utilise standardised data integrating online input-output education/research information for periodic updating use by SNBUC in the future. Although this analysis demonstrates the methodology, the data set is small and narrow in scope and the conclusions are, therefore, tentative particularly with respect to regional issues.

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  1. Department of Economics, Mid-Sweden University, S-85170, Sundsvall, Sweden

    Nikias Sarafoglou

  2. The Institute of Public Policy, George Mason University, 22030-4444, Fairfax, VA, USA

    Kingsley E. Haynes

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Sarafoglou, N., Haynes, K.E. University productivity in Sweden: a demonstration and explanatory analysis for economics and business programs. Ann Reg Sci 30, 285–304 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01580523

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