1992, BSc in Business Administration and Economics, Stockholm School of Economics; 1994, studies, Institute for Advanced Studies, Vienna; 1995, studies, Harvard University, USA; 1992-95, postgraduate studies in economics, Stockholm School of Economics. 1994, Lecturer (part-time), Stockholm School of Economics; 1996-98, Political Adviser, Prime Minister’s Office; 1998-2004, Director of Planning, Prime Minister’s Office; 2004-06, State Secretary, Ministry of Finance. 2007-09, with the Social Democratic Party parliamentary group; 2009-12, Deputy Director-General, Swedish Tax Agency; 2012-14, Economic Policy Spokesperson, Swedish Social Democratic Party; 2014, Minister of Finance. Policy Adviser to Party Chair.