Jens Leth Hougaard

Jens Leth Hougaard is a Professor in the Department of Food and Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in the Section for Production, Markets and Policy. His extensive academic career spans over three decades since earning his PhD in Economics from the same institution.

Education:

• MSc in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1990
• PhD in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1994

Hougaard's research program centers around applied microeconomic theory with particular emphasis on efficiency analysis, benchmarking, and allocation rules. His work bridges theoretical game theory with practical applications in health economics, network economics, and cooperative game theory. In recent years, his research has increasingly focused on blockchain technology applications, exploring decentralized systems, incentive structures, and smart contract implementations. His interdisciplinary approach combines rigorous theoretical frameworks with real-world economic problems.

The trend in Hougaard's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on blockchain economics and network theory, with numerous collaborations particularly with Jens Gudmundsson. His work spans theoretical contributions in cooperative game theory while addressing practical challenges in cryptocurrency systems, liability assignment in network disruptions, and royalty setting mechanisms. The research demonstrates consistent application of microeconomic principles to emerging technological domains.

Academic Service:

• Frequent member of PhD committees
• Member of various scientific committees
• Organizing committees for academic workshops

Hougaard serves as course responsible for 'Applied Microeconomics' and maintains active research leadership through his position in the Department of Food and Resource Economics. His academic network shows extensive international collaboration, particularly in game theory and blockchain economics research communities.