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Aliaksei Kazlou

Associate Professor

My research focuses on immigrant entrepreneurship, establishment of immigrants on labour market, policy changes and contextual influence on organisational change.

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I am currently doing research on immigrant entrepreneurship and employment of immigrants in different industries. My major streams of research are: contextual influences on entrepreneurship, organisational dynamics (entry, exit, and growth of new organizations) and influence of Meso- and Macro level factors on entrepreneurial activities, regional entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance.

I am the author of peer-reviewed articles, books, and reports on these or related topics. Practical and policy implication of this research are derived in the form of case studies and articles for public debate.

I am actively reviewing articles for such journals as Small Business Economics, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, International Migration, Technological Forecasting and Social Change Journal, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy.

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Research

My research spans over several interconnected fields: entrepreneurship, international business, industrial relations, and ethnic diversity, with a strong focus on immigrant entrepreneurship and labor market dynamics. I explore how immigrants navigate entrepreneurial ecosystems and achieve economic integration, examining the role of social capital, diversity, and policy changes. My work delves into industrial relations, investigating trade unions' evolving attitudes toward immigrant workers, as well as the effects of institutional frameworks on organizational change. I also study public entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation, particularly in the context of international business strategies.

Teaching

I am course responsible and teaching courses such as Entrepreneurship and Business Development, International Business, Strategy and International Management, and Business Analytics. My pedagogical approach integrates Challenge-Based Learning, encouraging students to tackle real-world problems collaboratively. I also supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses, mentoring students in research areas like entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, and strategy and international business.

Collaboration with industry, authorities, and the public sector

I actively collaborate with stakeholders, municipalities, and public organizations like Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket) and Migration Studies Delegation (DELMI). I participate in research projects, contributing to policies on immigrant entrepreneurship and labor market integration. My work extends to partnerships with industry, such as Siemens Energy and Startup Center (NyföretagarCentrum), focusing on innovation, diversity, and sustainable business development. These collaborations bridge academic research and practical application, fostering societal and organizational impact.

Publications

2024

Mariana S. Gustafsson, Aliaksei Kazlou, Elin Wihlborg (2024) Automation in Social Care: A Case Study of Organizational Challenges and Skills Dynamics in Three Swedish Municipalities ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT, EGOV 2024, p. 218-233 (Conference paper) Continue to DOI
Aliaksei Kazlou, Lin Lerpold, Örjan Sjöberg (2024) Trade unions, refugees and immigrant labour: Has the attitude changed? The stance of Swedish blue‐collar trade unions as evidenced by sentiment analysis Industrial relations journal (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

2023

Aliaksei Kazlou, Susanne Urban (2023) Swedish migration policy liberalization and new immigrant entrepreneurs International migration (Geneva. Print), Vol. 61, p. 87-106 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Aliaksei Kazlou, Karl Wennberg (2023) How kinship resources alleviate structural disadvantage: self-employment duration among refugees and labor migrants Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Vol. 17, p. 16-45 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

2021

Aliaksei Kazlou, Timur Uman (2021) Näringspolitiska insatser för utrikes födda entreprenörer och deras externa effekter på andra politiska områden

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Aliaksei Kazlou, researcher in foreign entrepreneurs immigrating to Sweden.

Changes in policy attracted foreign entrepreneurs to Sweden

Changes to the Swedish immigration policy led to greater numbers of foreign entrepreneurs coming to Sweden after 2008. Differences in income between Swedish and foreign entrepreneurs also fell during several years. All conclusions of a new thesis.

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