معرفی
Mogens Jin Pedersen is an Associate Professor (Promotion Programme) at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen, and an Academic Affiliate at VIVE – The Danish Centre for Social Science Research. His work bridges public administration, behavioral psychology, and policy evaluation through experimental and quantitative methods.
- University of Copenhagen
- VIVE – The Danish Centre for Social Science Research
Education
- PhD in Political Science, Aarhus University (2012–2015)
- MSc in Political Science, Aarhus University (2007–2010)
- BSc in Political Science, Aarhus University (2004–2007)
Research Focus
Dr. Pedersen specializes in public employee motivation, psychological biases in decision-making, street-level bureaucracy, and discrimination mechanisms. His studies frequently employ experimental designs to understand behavioral patterns in public service delivery and policy compliance.
Recent Publications & Research Trends
His 15 most recent articles emphasize behavioral public administration, leveraging randomized trials and split-ballot experiments. Topics include gender biases in bureaucratic decisions, effectiveness of prosocial appeals during crises, and dynamics of client-caseworker interactions, with a strong focus on methodological rigor.
Awards
- Haldane Prize (2021)
- William E. Mosher and Frederick C. Mosher Award (2022)
Teaching & Supervision
He teaches public administration, motivational theory, and experimental methods, supervising MSc theses at the University of Copenhagen. Office hours are held every Tuesday from 13:00 to 15:00.
External Collaborations
Dr. Pedersen has held senior researcher roles at VIVE (2017–2019) and Aarhus University (2015–2019), contributing to social science research across Scandinavia.
