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Isabel Skak Olufsen is an External Researcher in the Department of Economics at the University of Copenhagen, conducting empirical research at the intersection of behavioral economics and social policy. Her work leverages advanced microeconometric techniques to analyze complex societal issues using Danish administrative and survey data.
Her primary research domains include:
- Behavioural economics: Investigating cognitive biases and social preferences in economic decision-making
- Inequality: Examining disparities in income, wealth, and well-being outcomes
- Subjective well-being: Analyzing self-reported happiness and life satisfaction metrics
- Applied microeconometrics: Developing robust statistical methods for causal inference in observational data
Recent publications demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory focused on inequality perceptions and redistribution mechanisms. Her 2024 PNAS paper reveals how individual inequality aversion shapes support for both governmental and private redistribution channels, while her 2022 JOBO article employs linked administrative-survey data to test meritocratic explanations for well-being inequality. Both studies showcase methodological rigor through integration of large-scale Danish registry data with targeted survey instruments, contributing to debates on welfare state sustainability and social cohesion.
Dr. Olufsen maintains active scholarly engagement through ORCID (0000-0003-4998-6790) and university affiliation, with publications receiving significant academic attention including Scopus citations, news coverage, and social media dissemination across research platforms.
