Rasmus Landersø

Rasmus Landersø is a prominent Danish researcher and the head of education and family research at the Rockwool Foundation. His work focuses on the effects of social policies on immigrant integration and labor market outcomes. Recently, he has been in the news for his analysis of the consequences of Denmark's reduced social benefits for new immigrants, highlighting the increase in crime rates and deteriorating educational outcomes among affected families. Landersø's extensive research over the past twenty years has provided critical insights into the long-term impacts of welfare reforms on both adults and children, suggesting that while short-term employment may rise, overall societal costs, including higher crime and lower educational attainment, could outweigh these benefits.