PhD Defence: Yotam Sofer


Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 14:30 to 16:30

In order to obtain the PhD degree, Yotam Sofer has submitted his thesis entitled:

Three Essays on the Economics of Science

This dissertation explores how institutional structures, digital platforms, and autonomy shape the production and diffusion of scientific knowledge. Through three empirical studies, it examines the effects of upgrading colleges to universities in Sweden, the role of social media in the diffusion of economic research, and how diminished research autonomy influences PhD graduates’ career paths. Using detailed administrative, bibliometric, Altmetric, and social media data, each study applies causal inference methods to uncover new evidence on research productivity, knowledge dissemination, and talent allocation. The findings offer timely insights for policymakers and academic leaders on fostering inclusive, impactful, and sustainable research environments.

The thesis will be available from research.cbs.dk

Primary Supervisor:

Professor Hans Christian Kongsted
Department of Strategy and Innovation
Copenhagen Business School 

Secondary Supervisors: 

Professor Olof Ejermo
Department of Economic History
Lund Univerisity

Professor Valentina Tartari
House of Innovation
Stockholm School of Economics

Assessment Committee:

Associate Professor Mercedes Delgado (Chair)
Department of Strategy and Innovation
Copenhagen Business School

Professor Reinhilde Veugelers
Department of Management, Strategy and Innovation
Katholieke Unversiteit Leuven

Professor Henry Sauermann
ESMT Chair in Entrepreneurship
ESMT Berlin

 

Date: 19 June 2025
Time: 14:30-16:30
Online: TEAMS

Location: Kilen
Room: Ks54
Reception: Department of Strategy and Innovation Lounge

*The CBS PhD School will host a reception, which will take place immediately after the defence.

 

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