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Rasmus Munksgaard Andersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Aalborg University. His research focuses on illicit markets (online and offline), cybercrime, and criminology, with a particular emphasis on trust mechanisms, drug policy, and social control. He leads the PEEREC project, examining penal policy effects in Denmark, and previously spearheaded the NEWDRUG project analyzing global drug pricing. His work integrates quantitative methods like social network analysis and causal inference.
- PhD in Sociology from Université de Montréal (focused on trust in online drug markets)
- Associate Editor for Global Crime journal
- Principal Investigator for PEEREC (2021–ongoing) and NEWDRUG (2021–2024)
Research interests include cannabis legalization, juvenile delinquency, and Denmark's prostitution market. His studies bridge digital and physical markets, highlighting overlaps and divergences. Over 26 peer-reviewed articles span topics like drug purity, cryptomarket governance, and adverse drug events linked to online purchases.
Media engagements include commentary on Danish crime trends and penal policy, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to deterrence and punishment efficacy.
