Professor Dr. Jeanet Sinding Bentzen

Biography

Jeanet Sinding Bentzen is an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses primarily on political economy, cultural values, economic growth, and institutions, particularly how these elements influence societal outcomes. With a PhD from the University of Copenhagen and numerous empirical studies to her name, she investigates how religion impacts internal values and beliefs that shape economies. Jeanet has taught various undergraduate courses, including Economic History and Philosophy of Science, emphasizing the application of economic models. She also supervises undergraduate and master's students, guiding them in their research pursuits. In addition to her teaching and research commitments, she has peer-reviewed manuscripts for several academic journals and has been involved in various academic collaborations and conferences. Jeanet's contributions to the field have also been recognized through awards such as the Dagbladet Informations PhD cup in 2012 and she was named a Sapere Aude Research Leader in 2020. Her work has garnered media attention, particularly regarding the intersection of religion and economic behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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