News about Economy

Does the child penalty strike twice?

Mette Gørtz, Sarah Sander and Almudena Sevilla' paper published in European Economic Review

We hesitate with energy-efficient solutions - economist aims to discover why

Associate Professor in economics Christina Gravert will uncover the psychological barriers preventing widespread adoption of energy-efficient technologies in households.

Christina Gravert receives Carlsberg’s Semper Ardens Accelerate grant

for her research project “Behavioral foundations of Technology Adoption: Bridging the Energy-Efficiency gap (BeTA-BEE)”

Niels Thygesen's Scholarship for Economics Students Established

On the occasion of Professor Niels Thygesen's 90th birthday, a group of Niels' former students and his family have established a scholarship for economics students at the University of Copenhagen.

Researchers: If Power-to-X is to be a real climate solution, the state needs to use the stick

Despite the massive hype surrounding Power-to-X (PtX), most of the world's announced green hydrogen projects lack financing. The market is deemed far too risky by stakeholders. And, there are many potential pitfalls.…

Economist wants to shed light on corporate waste

How is a company's waste production and recycling affected by owners, managers, employees and lenders? Professor Morten Bennedsen will investigate this in a new project supported by Independent Research Fund Denmark.

The youngest girls in class are more likely to receive ADHD medication

Economics students show that the youngest girls in a school class are more likely to be treated for ADHD.

Evaluation of a new international policy instrument to curb offshore tax evasion – global information sharing of bank informati

While the financial secrecy of offshore tax havens has historically created ample tax evasion opportunities for wealthy individuals, automatic information exchange between tax authorities is an ambitious attempt to make…

Event in connection with new report: Let's talk about food waste

On Friday 27 September 2024, in connection with the annual food waste week, the research project Fighting food waste – navigating values, choices and habits organised an event at the University library in Fiolstræde.

Rich and poor both willing to pay for more equality

At both ends of the income scale, opponents of inequality will pay to equalise economic differences in society – as long as it is done publicly. This is shown in a new study from CEBI.

Claus Thustrup Kreiner: new vice president of the world organization of Public Finance economists (IIPF).

IIPF is the academic institution for study and research on economic public policy topics.

The Critical Role of Soft Skills in Labour Market Success

In today’s rapidly evolving labour market, the importance of soft skills cannot be overstated. These non-technical abilities, such as self-awareness, emotional management, and social interaction skills, are essential fo…

Vai trò quan trọng của kỹ năng mềm trong thành công trên thị trường lao động

Trong thị trường lao động đang phát triển nhanh chóng như hiện nay, các kỹ năng mềm có vai trò rất quan trọng. Những kỹ năng không thiên về mặt kỹ thuật như nhận thức về bản thân, quản lý cảm xúc và kỹ năng tương tác xã…

Workers, power and society - Power resource theory in contemporary capitalism

A new book edited by Jens Arnholtz and Bjarke Refslund takes a closer look at how power and power resources shape labour market policy.

Fishing boats in the harbour haul tourists into the hotel

The presence of active fishing boats in local harbours is a boon for Danish tourism, according to a research study from the University of Copenhagen. Indeed, the value of Denmark’s commercial fishery shouldn’t just be…

Physicians can significantly reduce antibiotic use – without compromising treatment

Some physicians prescribe far more antibiotics than others. But more frequent use of antibiotics doesn't benefit patients – and it can contribute to the antibiotic resistance that could soon kill millions of people…

Price increases for internal users in 2025

The Department of Experimental Medicine (AEM) is the University of Copenhagen’s facility for experimental animals. AEM is responsible for the housing and breeding of experimental animals, and the department offers…

New edited book: The Economic Lives of Platforms - Rethinking the Political Economy of Digital Markets

Morten Axel Pedersen and former DISTRACT PhD Eva Iris Otto are amongst the editors in the newly published book "The Economic Lives of Platforms: Rethinking the Political Economy of Digital Markets"

Expert group proposes major reform of employment programmes

An expert group set up by the government and chaired by Professor Claus Thustrup Kreiner of CEBI recommends simplifying and de-bureaucratising Danish employment efforts.

A year and a half in Luxembourg shaped Niels Johannesen's career

Niels Johannesen is a professor of economics and works partly at the Department of Economics at UCPH and partly at Oxford University, where he is director of the Centre for Business Taxation. "I have always thought that…

Work automation is being put under the microscope

Who benefits when our labour is replaced by machines or artificial intelligence? Nicolai Waldstrøm will explore this. He is backed by a postdoc grant from the Carlsberg Foundation.

New report published on Danish nature

New report from Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate shows concrete ways to ensure Denmark's biodiversity by creating large, interconnected natural areas.

Ny rapport: Mere, bedre og større natur i Danmark

Ny rapport viser konkrete veje til at sikre Danamrks biodiversitet gennem etablering af store sammenhængende naturområder.

Helene Willadsen will present at 2nd International Conference on the Economics of Working Environment

On June 21st DISTRACT researcher Helene Willadsen will present her work on 'Using workplace surveys to understand employee concerns and well-being'