Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS)早稲田大学 高等研究所

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早稲田大学高等研究所は、本年度より当研究所の協定機関である Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies（デンマーク・オーフス高等研究所。略称：AIAS）と、研究交流を目的とした所属研究者の相互派遣を開始しました。当記事では本プログラムを利用しオーフス大学に滞在したレ ドウ ズン 講師が、滞在期間中の研究活動成果を振り返ります。

デンマーク・オーフス高等研究所 研究者相互派遣プログラムレポート 第3弾（レ ドウ ズン講師）

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.