Dr. Asger Andersen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Asger Lau Andersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Copenhagen. He is a member of the Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality as well as the Economic Policy Research Unit. His research primarily focuses on household economics, particularly consumption, borrowing, and saving behavior, along with political economics. He teaches courses in economics at the university level, guiding students in topics related to household consumption, borrowing, and applied microeconometrics in political economics. Asger earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Copenhagen in 2010, following his Master’s degrees from the London School of Economics and the University of Copenhagen. Over the years, he has held various academic positions and has contributed significantly to multiple research networks and conferences, showcasing his expertise in fiscal policy and household debt. His research contributions are widely recognized, and he has received several prestigious awards and grants, including the DFF-Individual Postdoctoral grant from the Danish Council for Independent Research in 2015, and a travel grant from the Danish Ministry of Science in 2009.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and research in economics, focusing on household behavior and political economics.

Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in research and teaching responsibilities in economics.

Head of section/Adviser

2010-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Danmarks Nationalbank • Copenhagen, Denmark

Advising on economic policies and research.

Awards

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DFF-Individual Postdoctoral Grant

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Economic Policy Research Network Grant

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ELITEFORSK Travel Grant

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Zeuthen Prize

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Ely Devons Prize

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.