SSE received 1.5 million SEK from Epstein for a scholarship – In 2019 Dagens Nyheter reported that the Stockholm School of Economics accepted 1.5 million Swedish crowns from Jeffrey Epstein to fund the “Female Economist of the Year” award created by Barbro Ehnbom. [2]
New calculations raise total to roughly 5 million SEK – Expressen’s analysis of the latest Epstein files estimates the actual transfers between 2002‑2014 at $420 000, about five million crowns, far exceeding the previously acknowledged amount. [4]
Ehnbom linked female scholars to Epstein’s New York home – Evidence shows Barbro Ehnbom escorted several scholarship recipients to Epstein’s residence in 2012‑2014, arranging meetings via email and describing the women as “smart and sensual” and “fantastic.” [5][6]
SSE terminated its partnership with Ehnbom in 2015 – The school issued a statement just before Christmas 2023 announcing the end of its collaboration with Ehnbom after the connection to Epstein became public, expressing shock and distancing itself. [11]
A February 2026 clarification acknowledges further donations – SSE released an additional statement on 4 Feb 2026, confirming that Epstein had also donated to two funds controlled by Ehnbom, that the school now tightens donor vetting, and that it cannot guarantee full knowledge of all past contributions. [12]
School leadership has not answered media queries – Rector Lars Strannegård declined to comment, while communications director Hanna Flodmark reiterated the school’s apology and admitted limited awareness of the full extent of the donations. [4][11]