Dr. Katharina Jenderny

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katharina Jenderny is an Associate Professor at Umeå University in the Section of Economics. Her research focuses on economic policy, specifically analyzing behavioral responses to taxation. She is affiliated with the Economic Policy Network and has been involved in projects that employ simulation-based approaches to measure income responses under different taxation scenarios. Her work has been recognized and supported by grants from Forte and Handelsbanken. Katharina is dedicated to applying rigorous economic analysis to real-world policy challenges, aiming to provide insights that can inform better economic governance. Through her academic contributions, she strives to advance the understanding of how tax policies impact individual behaviors and economic outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.