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Nina Smith

b. 1955

Danish economist and academic

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Born 1955. Nina Smith is a Danish economist and professor.

Nina Smith née Gotfred-Rasmussen (born 1955) is a prominent Danish economist. Since 2005, she has been Professor of Economics and Business at Aarhus University. Smith has held a number of major educational and advisory positions, including research professor at the German Institute for Economic Research and head of the board of the Independent Research Fund Denmark. As of July 2021, she serves on the boards of several leading financial companies in Denmark such as Nykredit.

Biography Born on 17 October 1955 in the village of Ølsted near Broby on the island of Funen, Nina Gottfred-Rasmussen is the daughter of the farmer Laurits Gotfred-Rasmussen and his wife Birthe née Nielsen. On 17 August 1978, she married the research leader Valdemar Smith (born 1954). The couple have four children: Hans Martin (1979), Christian (1983), Anne Marie (1985) and Frederik (1994).

Nina Smith has received many awards for her contributions, including Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Aarhus University
Positions held
Board member, Professor
Employers
Aarhus University
Awards
Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Mathilde Award

People in Nina Smith's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nina Smith?

Danish economist and academic

When was Nina Smith born?

Nina Smith was born on 17 October 1955 in Sønder Broby Parish.

What is Nina Smith's occupation?

Nina Smith is an economist and professor.

What nationality is Nina Smith?

Nina Smith is Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nina Smith

· Wikidata: Q12329036

· DBpedia: Nina Smith

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