News about Economy

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'

Alessandro Moretti’s work is highlighted at the yearly conference held by the Danish Centre against Human Trafficking

At the yearly conference of the Danish Centre against Human Trafficking (CMM) on 7th May 2024, the work of another CGC researcher, Alessandro Moretti, was highlighted.

Asylum strengthens women's position in the family and society

Women who are granted asylum in Denmark after family reunification are better financially integrated, have a lower risk of becoming victims of violence – and are more likely to divorce. This is according to a new study…

Economist to investigate leaders' influence on rising inequality

With a grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark, economist Daniel le Maire will explore how leadership philosophy and values among top managers can contribute to decades of rising inequality in industrialised…

Trine Mygind Korsby is one of the two keynote speakers at the yearly conference of the Danish Centre against Human Trafficking

Her keynote addresses the relationships between human traffickers and people identified as victims of human trafficking.

Helene Willadsen presents at Trygfonden seminar at Aarhus University

On April 25th DISTRACT postdoc Helene Willadsen presented on gendered differences in choice of education at a Trygfonden seminar at Aarhus University.

Humphrey Asamoah Agyekum presents on migration and illegal mining at the Zolberg Institute at the New School

CGC-researcher Humphrey Asamoah Agyekum recently presented on the migration patterns and strategies that underpin illegal mining in Ghana at the Zolberg Institute at the New School, New York, USA.

Fluctuating coffee prices put mental pressure on Vietnamese farmers

Vietnamese coffee farmers are experiencing significantly more stress and psychological difficulties. This is due to highly volatile coffee prices on international markets, according to a new study by development…

Ida Maria Hartmann awarded Fulbright Grant for her stay at New York University

Fulbright Grants are awarded to Master and PhD students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and who are committed to the academic exchange between the U.S. and Denmark.

Economist: Tens of billions of dollars in forest products are being overlooked

Are we missing the forest for the trees? More than timber grows in forests – including products worth many tens of billions of dollars. Because these goods go unrecorded in official trade statistics, their economic valu…

Do key informants agree with representative households on climate exposure and resilience?

Ethiopia is facing increasing climate-induced hazards, such as droughts, especially in rural and agriculture-dependent areas. This poses significant development challenges that necessitate households to adapt and improv…

Research on the Danish labour market can continue with new five-year grant

FAOS has received a five year research grant of DKK 34 million. This will enable the Centre to continue its research into the challenges facing the Danish labour market in the coming years.

Alessandro Moretti invited as guest on BBC podcast on ticket touting

CGC researcher Alessandro Moretti recently contributed to an episode of the BBC podcast, examining the illegal buying and reselling of tickets to e.g. concerts and sporting events for profit, known in the United Kingdom…

N. Meltem Daysal and co-author's new working paper featured on the NBER website.

Do Medical Treatments Work for Work: Evidence from Breast Cancer Patients

Economists: Ecosystems have higher monetary value than previously calculated

Current economic practice systematically underestimates the value of nature, according to an international group of economists. Writing in the journal Science, they propose a new calculation formula.