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H.C. Kongsted

Professor

Emner
Strategi Statistik Økonomi Innovation Kvantitativ metode

Primary research areas

Economics of Science

My research in the economics of science explores how universities, firms, and funders interact, and how these dynamics shape society. Using micro-level econometric analysis, my group highlights the pivotal role of individual researchers, focusing on their careers, productivity, and gender disparities.

Economics of Innovation

My research in the economics of innovation examines the drivers of inventive activity,from the mobility of R&D workers across firms and universities to the role of family and socioeconomic background.Using microlevel data, my group highlights how these factors influence innovation outcomes,with special attention to gender disparities in patenting

Understanding researchers’ choices is crucial to enhancing research’s societal impact.

I am Professor of Applied Econometrics at Copenhagen Business School, where my research explores how science and innovation create value for society. My work shows how researchers’ careers, mobility, and background shape the productivity of firms, universities, and industries, and how gender disparities affect opportunities in science and innovation. 

By combining large-scale data on Danish firms, universities, and inventors with advanced econometric methods, I provide evidence that can guide policy and organizational decisions. This includes understanding how academic research spills over into industry, how high-skilled immigrants contribute to entrepreneurship, and how to design incentives that foster inclusive innovation. 

I aim to contribute to a scientific system that is both more effective and more equitable—helping organizations, funders, and policymakers strengthen the societal impact of research and innovation. 

Recent research projects

WINST – Women in Science and Technology

Our project analyses why women start or exit careers in science and technology and the role of having children using large quantitative registers from Denmark, Finland and Sweden.
https://winst.blogg.lu.se/

Outside activities

External member of assessment committee for postdoc/assistant professor position, Aarhus Universit, 2025 -–present