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WIAS and AIAS (Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies, Aarhus University, Denmark), our partner institute, started a reciprocal exchange program to foster research collaboration. Assistant Professor LE Duc Dung is the second researcher to use the program to visit AIAS. In this update, he reports his research achievements during his stay at the Aarhus University.

AIAS and WIAS Network Research Visits program report vol. 3 (Assistant Professor LE Duc Dung)

Findings and outcomes for the research stay at AIAS

So far, I have completed documenting legal laws on child marriage bans across various countries from 1995 to 2019 (macro data). I was also able to merge this macro data with the Demographic and Health Surveys (micro data), resulting in a dataset of 21 countries. After generating the key outcomes and variables necessary for data analysis and conducting descriptive statistics, I had a productive discussion with Professor Nabanita (my host) to review our progress and outline the next steps. Specifically, the next step involves developing a conceptual framework and rigorous economic/econometric model, implementing data analysis, and conducting robustness checks. Professor Nabanita and I continue to communicate frequently via email to update each other on the project’s progress.

This is the School of Business and Social Sciences, where I usually meet my host

Daily life in Aarhus, Denmark

During my free time on weekends, I often visit tourist attractions in Aarhus, such as Den Gamle By (The Old Town), a fascinating open-air museum located in the heart of the city. Established in 1914, it showcases over 75 historical buildings from various parts of Denmark, dating from the 16th to the 20th century. I also visited several other museums, including ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum and the Natural History Museum. As the university canteens are closed on weekends, I frequently shop at Storcenter Nord, the largest shopping center near the university.

Perhaps, one of my biggest regrets is that I did not have a chance to visit Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. I will reserve it for the next visit.