Dr. Asger Wingender

Associate Professor

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Biography

Asger Mose Wingender is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Economics. He specializes in economic growth and development, with a focus on agriculture and political development. He completed his PhD in November 2014 from the same department and has held a variety of roles in academia and advisory positions. Notably, he was an advisor in the secretariat of the Productivity Commission in Denmark from 2012 to 2013 and has been a visiting scholar at Columbia University in New York. Wingender's academic journey began with an MSc in economics from the University of Copenhagen in 2010, following which he participated in a graduate program at the University of California, Berkeley. His teaching includes macroeconomic courses, although he is not currently teaching. He has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and has been involved in editorial work for the European Economic Review.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-11-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and researching in economic growth and development.

Advisor

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Productivity Commission • Denmark

Provided expert advice on productivity issues.

Visiting Scholar

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Columbia University • New York, NY

Conducted research and collaborated with faculty.

Assistant Analyst

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Nordea Investment Management •

Supported investment management through analytical tasks.

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.