Ulf Persson

Ulf Persson is a Senior Advisor at the Swedish Institute for Health Economics (IHE) and has an extensive background in health economics. He previously served as the CEO of IHE for a decade and is currently a professor of health economics at Lund University. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Traffic Economics from Lund University.

Persson's research focuses on economic evaluation methods in healthcare, particularly regarding elderly care. He has emphasized the importance of understanding the needs and preferences of elderly individuals in the context of evolving care models and the introduction of welfare technologies. His work aims to ensure that changes in elderly care do not compromise the quality of life for recipients, advocating for methods that incorporate the experiences of the elderly in future care developments.123