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We are happy to announce good news for MA and PhD applicants who missed the March deadline. We are opening the 2nd round of admissions with a new deadline August 15.

Entry requirements are:
- BA or MA degree or equivalent
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Solid background in mathematics
- Previous education in economics is recommended

Your online application must content following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of motivation
- Copies of your diplomas and transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency level
- Contact details for two (or max. three) referees

For more information please see sections: How to apply to MAER or How to apply to PhD
In case of any question, please do not hesitate to contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or see the FAQ sections for MAER or Phd

Prof. Peter Norman Sørensen

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Abstract: Investigating a research question, a researcher amasses more results than can feasibly be reported. The researcher selectively presents those results that prove a talent for finding good results: An audience later compares the selected results to further knowledge about this research question, and computes a belief about the researcher’s talent. Selection behavior then depends both on the exact statistical connection of results to further knowledge, and on the researcher’s attitude to risk in recognition. These conditions determine whether selected evidence confirms or contradicts prior knowledge, and whether there is any directional bias. They also determine the informativeness of disclosed reports.