Steffen Andersen

Steffen Andersen is a Professor of Finance at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), affiliated with the Department of Finance and the Center for Big Data in Finance (BIGFI). His research focuses on Household Finance, Behavioral Economics, and Experimental Economics, with notable interdisciplinary contributions in genetics through collaborative studies on cardiovascular and spinal disorders. He has authored influential papers in journals such as the American Economic Review and Journal of Financial Economics, addressing topics like household financial decision-making, ESG investing, and risk preferences.

Key research interests include understanding how psychological and genetic factors influence financial behavior, such as mortgage market participation, entrepreneurial success, and investment strategies. His work often combines experimental methods with large-scale data analysis, leveraging CBS's interdisciplinary environment. He has contributed to policy debates on savings commitments and housing market dynamics.

Andersen’s recent publications explore forecast biases in stock trading, the role of wealth in ESG preferences, and genetic variants linked to syncope and spinal disorders. His research bridges finance, behavioral science, and genetics, reflecting a commitment to addressing real-world economic challenges through rigorous academic inquiry.

Lab/Team Affiliation: Center for Big Data in Finance (BIGFI) at CBS.