Professor Dr. Lene Kromann

Biography

Lene Kromann is an Assistant Professor at Western University specializing in Economics. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Aarhus in Denmark. Her research primarily focuses on firm productivity, firm performance, innovation, automation, worker inequalities, and worker aging. Kromann has contributed significantly to the field with several publications discussing automation's impact on productivity, employee behavior in labor markets, and the economic implications of worker demographics. Some of her notable papers include analyses of treatment effects using Data Envelopment Analysis, and assessments of labor supply elasticities in Canada. Kromann's work is recognized for its rigor and relevance to current economic challenges, notably in understanding how automation and innovation affect labor market dynamics. Apart from her research, she is involved in teaching and mentoring students at Western University, promoting an analytical approach to understanding complex economic issues.

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