Anders Sørensen

Anders Sørensen is a Professor of Empirical Economics at the Department of Economics, Copenhagen Business School (2006–present), and Director of CBS’s Center for Innovation. He holds an MSc from Aarhus University (1993) and a PhD from Copenhagen Business School (1997). Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University (2002–2004) and Associate Professor at CBS (2004–2005). His research focuses on Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Human Capital, and Firm Performance. He has contributed to influential studies on automation’s impact on productivity, serial entrepreneurship success, and the role of education in innovation. He has advised the Danish Productivity Commission (2012–2014) and engages in policy-oriented research on productivity, innovation strategies, and labor market dynamics.

• Education: MSc in Economics (Aarhus University, 1993); PhD (Copenhagen Business School, 1997)

His research interests emphasize empirical analysis of innovation drivers, entrepreneurial behavior, and human capital’s role in firm performance. He has published widely on topics like automation’s cross-country effects, educational composition’s impact on innovation, and serial entrepreneurs’ productivity advantages. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with policy relevance, particularly in global competitiveness and labor market transformations.

Recent articles highlight trends in automation and productivity comparisons, education’s role in overcoming innovation barriers, and serial entrepreneurship’s economic contributions. His research underscores the interplay between innovation, human capital, and institutional frameworks.

As a policy advisor, he has contributed to Denmark’s productivity discussions. His academic leadership includes directing CBS’s innovation center and collaborating on projects like the socioeconomic impact of research-based education and digitalization’s labor market effects.