News about Economy

External CEBI member Professor Gabriel Zucman receives the 2023 John Bates Clark Medal

Congratulations to the 2023 John Bates Clark Medallist Gabriel Zucman. The John Bates Clark Medal is awarded annually to an economist under the age of 40, the John Bates Clark Medal recognises outstanding research…

Religion blocks freedom and democracy across the globe

A new major study documents that religiously motivated legislation has taken place in all types of societies and religions – to the detriment of democratic rights.

CEBI receives funding for four more years

A new grant of DKK 39.8 million from the Danish National Research Foundation ensures that researchers at CEBI can continue their research on economic behaviour and inequality.

The effect of earmarked parental leave - Thomas H. Jørgensen on TV2 News

Research shows that especially the level of compensation during the leave matters a lot for how much leave fathers take.

Origins of up to 44 percent of Danish wood is a mystery

In the first ever report of Denmark's total wood consumption, University of Copenhagen researchers conclude that the origin of nearly half of all timber felled in Denmark is a mystery. This is a problem according to the…

Jeppe Druedahl: Economic knowledge is also important for non-economists

We met with economist Jeppe Druedahl to discuss the language and importance of the economy - for the society and for its citizens.

CGC Researcher, Alessandro Moretti, publishes monograph on ticket touting

Based on extended fieldwork among ticket touts, people who illegally sell tickets for cultural events and sports fixtures for profit, Alessandro Moretti has published a monograph on the subject.

Green breakthrough: New models calculate our impact on nature and climate

Economists from the University of Copenhagen have developed green models to calculate environmental and climate effects in Denmark's entire economy.

Modern arms technologies help autocratic rulers stay in power

Autocrats and dictators quickly acquire new arms technologies from abroad and often use them against their own citizens. Now a study shows that the spread of military technologies inhibits democratic reform.

Professor Henrik Hansen appointed new Head of UPCH Department of Economics

Professor Henrik Hansen has been appointed as the new Head of UPCH Department of Economics from 1 March 2023. Professor Hansen has played a key role in UCPH-DERG and in the development and management of the MSc in Globa…

Student project grants 2022/2023

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The wealthier we become, the fewer homemade meals we eat

The wealthier we are, the less time we spend cooking and washing up. This is demonstrated by a global megatrend, now investigated by a researcher at the University of Copenhagen. The trend applies to Danes as well, who…

This year's 'invisible hand': "Capturing the attention of a student requires relevance and motivation"

The teaching prize "The Invisible Hand" is awarded each year to a lecturer at the Department of Economics who has demonstrated excellent teaching skills. This year the award goes to associate Professor Anders…

Multiple Perspectives, Cultivating Communities: Reflections on the NEEDS 2022 Conference

Disaster Studies is a growing multidisciplinary field that continues to produce diverse – and often competing or contrasting – perspectives on how disasters are conceptualized and addressed. The Northern European…

Stefan Voigt loves to teach – and is now being honoured for it

Stefan Voigt from the Department of Economics receives education award from the Danish Fincance Institute.

Professor Finn Tarp appointed Chair of ZEF’s Advisory Board at the University of Bonn

On 21 September 2022, Finn Tarp delivered a lecture on foreign aid and economic development at the Center for Development Research (ZEF).

Economists calculate welfare gains from the Lynetteholm project

How will it affect welfare if the housing stock is being expanded in Copenhagen's East Harbor? This has been examined by two researchers from the Department of Economics in a new report from the Ministry of Transport.

New Head of the Department of Economics: We need more female colleagues

Henrik Hansen will take up the position as the new Head of the Department of Economics 1 March 2023. One of the priorities on his to-do list is a more equal gender distribution in a male-dominated field.

Millions of farmers put their faith in God when making decisions

A widespread belief among millions of smallholder farmers in one of the world’s poorest countries is that God determines their yields. This is shown by a study that has examined the correlation between religiosity and…

Want to be a better CEO? Live close to work

When CEOs live near the workplace, it benefits both the employees and the company. This discovery comes from a new, international research project based on data from Denmark.

International journal to strengthen the dialogue between research and business

The international Journal of Business Anthropology relocates to the Department of Anthropology at UCPH.

Patrick Thöni wins Best Paper Doctoral Award

Patrick Thöni receives Swiss Finance Institute Best Paper Doctoral Award for having shed light on asymmetric information and financial taxation affect trading activity and market liquidity in a multi-market setting.

Users of high-cost loans have personality traits in common

High-cost consumer loans are controversial and the subject of much debate. But who typically takes out such loans – and what is the money used for? Economist Emil Toft Hansen has investigated the matter.

New biodiversity report: The value of nature should be included in Danish economic decision making

Denmark is miles away from meeting its agreed targets for nature and biodiversity. To remedy the Danish and global biodiversity crisis effectively, we need to improve how the value of nature is measured to allow…