Rasmus Tue Pedersen

Professor MSO, Deputy head, PhD

Key Expertise:

  • Democracy,
  • Civic and user involvement,
  • Municipalities and regions
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Areas of work

Rasmus Tue Pedersen's main area of research is how people relate to politics. Among the focus areas of his research are the population’s knowledge of politics, political views, faith in politicians and their participation in elections. However, he also carry out research on politicians, e.g. their views and their perceptions of politics, working conditions and wages. Finally, in previous research projects he has investigated the role of the media in Danish politics, especially in relation to the importance of media for the population’s perception of politics.

Methods

Rasmus Tue Pedersen mainly uses quantitative methods. He has expertise in questionnaire surveys and the use of experiments in questionnaires. In addition to this, he carries out registry-based research, and in previous projects he has worked extensively with quantitative content analysis of texts.

Background

Rasmus Tue Pedersen holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from University of Copenhagen. He has a PhD in Political Science from 2014, and before hisemployment with VIVE in 2018 he was a researcher at University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen Business School. Prior to his career in research, Rasmus Tue Pedersen held an administrative post in the Ministry of Science and worked as a consultant in a private consultancy firm. Therefore, he also has extensive knowledge – both from the inside and outside – of further education programmes and the world of research.

Selected publications

Scientific article
OKT 2019

Pedersen, R. T., & Mutz, D. C. (2019). Attitudes Toward Economic Inequality: The Illusory Agreement. Political Science Research and Methods, 7(4), 835-851. https://doi.org/10.1017/psrm.2018.18

Scientific article
2018

Pedersen, L. H., Pedersen, R. T., & Bhatti, Y. (2018). When less is more: On politicians’ attitudes to remuneration. Public Administration, 96(4), 668-689. https://doi.org/10.1111/padm.12547

Scientific article
2017

Pedersen, R. T. (2017). Politicians Appear More Competent When Using Numerical Rhetoric. Journal of Experimental Political Science, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.1017/XPS.2017.7

Scientific article
MAR 2023
  • Management and implementation

Pedersen, R. T., & Dahlgaard, J. O. (2023). Political Candidacy and Sibling Sex Composition: Your Sister Will Not Make You Run For Office. Political Behavior, 45, 327-345. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11109-021-09703-z

Scientific article
2023
  • Labour Market
  • Management and implementation
  • The Social Sector

Greve-Poulsen, K., Larsen, F. K. K., Tue Pedersen, R., & Albæk, E. (2023). No Gender Bias in Audience Perceptions of Male and Female Experts in the News: Equally Competent and Persuasive. The International Journal of Press/Politics, 28(1), 116-137. https://doi.org/10.1177/19401612211025499

Scientific article
2022
  • Management and implementation

Pedersen, R. T., Hansen, K. J., & Pedersen, L. H. (2022). Citizens’ Aversion to Pay Raises for Politicians: The Risk of Self-Interest Matter More Than the Promise of Competence. International Journal of Public Opinion Research, 34(1), Article edab034. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpor/edab034

Scientific article
2022
  • Management and implementation

Hjelmar, U., Pedersen, L. H., & Pedersen, R. T. (2022). The Closed Door. A Democratic Problem in the Post-Political Careers of Cabinet Ministers. Scandinavian Political Studies, 45(1), 5-24. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9477.12212

Scientific article
2024
  • Management and implementation

Pedersen, R. T., Hansen, K. M., Anspach, N. M., & Arceneaux, K. (2024). Political predispositions, not popularity: people’s propensity to interact with political content on Facebook. Journal of Elections, Public Opinion, and Parties, 34(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/17457289.2021.1952209

Scientific article
2020
  • Management and implementation
  • The Social Sector

Pedersen, R. T., & Pedersen, L. H. (2020). Citizen Attitudes on Politicians’ Pay: Trust Issues Are Not Solved by Delegation. Political Studies, 68(2), 389-407. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032321719850073

Scientific article
17. SEP 2019
  • Management and implementation

Andersen, K., Skovsgaard, M., & Pedersen, R. T. (2019). The X Factor of Opportunity Structures: How Grab and Wrap Effects of Entertainment Create Inadvertent News Audience in a High-Choice Media Environment. European Journal of Communication, 34(5), 535-551. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267323119874623

Scientific article
JUN 2019

Pedersen, L. H., Dahlgaard, J. O., & Tue Pedersen, R. (2019). Rewarding the Top: Citizens' Opposition to Higher Pay for Politicians. Scandinavian Political Studies, 42(2), 118-137. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9477.12146

Scientific article
22. FEB 2019
  • Labour Market
  • Management and implementation
  • Economy and Governance
  • The Social Sector

Pedersen, R. T. (2019). Attitudes on the Size of Unemployment Benefits: Ideology and Numbers. Scandinavian Political Studies, 42(1), 50-72. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9477.12135

Scientific article
2019
  • Management and implementation

Tue Pedersen, R., Dahlgaard, J. O., & Citi, M. (2019). Voter reactions to candidate background characteristics depend on candidate policy positions. Electoral Studies, 61, Article 102066. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261379419300496

Selected research projects

Project
1. JAN 2022 — 1. JAN 2025
  • Labour Market
  • Management and implementation

Digital chikane af politikere

Project
1. JUN 2024 — 31. DEC 2024
  • Economy and Governance

Borgernes præferencer

Project
15. JUN 2024 — 31. DEC 2026
  • Management and implementation
  • The Social Sector

Evaluering af indbrudsforebyggende

Project
1. JAN 2025 — 30. JUN 2026
  • Economy and Governance

Demokratisk innovation

Project
1. FEB 2025 — 31. DEC 2026

Arbejdsgiveres syn på ældre ansøgere

Project
1. JAN 2026 — 31. DEC 2026
  • Management and implementation

Magtudredning - Demokratisk Innovation

Publications

Scientific articles

Scientific article
1. APR 2026

Pedersen, R. T., Petersen, N. B. G., & Thau, M. (2026). Exposure to Online Abuse of Politicians Does Not Scare Citizens Away From Politics. Journal of Experimental Political Science, 13(1), 51-64. https://doi.org/10.1017/XPS.2024.20

Scientific article
5. FEB 2026
  • Economy and Governance

Pedersen, R. T., Christensen, J., & Petersen, N. B. G. (2026). Congenial messages from politicians reduce affective polarization among citizens. European Journal of Political Research, 65(1), 65-77. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1475676525100030

Scientific article
23. OCT 2025
  • Economy and Governance

Pedersen, R. T., & Hansen, P. H. (2025). Public Budget Cuts: Political Communication Strategies and Citizen Reactions. Political Studies. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00323217251382336

Scientific article
14. AUG 2025
  • Labour Market

Petersen, N. B. G., Pedersen, R. T., & Thau, M. (2025). Countering online abuse of politicians through information about consequences and norms. Research and Politics, 12(3), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1177/20531680251363650

Scientific article
17. JUN 2025

Pedersen, R. T., Petersen, N. B. G., & Thau, M. (2025). Online Abuse of Politicians: Experimental Evidence on Politicians' Own Perceptions. Political Behavior, 47, 119-139. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11109-024-09944-8

Scientific article
2025
  • Management and implementation

Dahlgaard, J. O., & Pedersen, R. T. (2025). Inclusive meritocracy: ability and descriptive representation among Danish politicians. Political Science Research and Methods, 13(3), 567-590. https://doi.org/10.1017/psrm.2024.12

Scientific article
2. OCT 2024

Petersen, N. B. G., Pedersen, R. T., & Thau, M. (2024). Citizens' perceptions of online abuse directed at politicians: Evidence from a survey experiment. European Journal of Political Research, 64(2), 790-809. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6765.12724

Scientific article
2024
  • Management and implementation

Pedersen, R. T., Hansen, K. M., Anspach, N. M., & Arceneaux, K. (2024). Political predispositions, not popularity: people’s propensity to interact with political content on Facebook. Journal of Elections, Public Opinion, and Parties, 34(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/17457289.2021.1952209

Scientific article
MAR 2023
  • Management and implementation

Pedersen, R. T., & Dahlgaard, J. O. (2023). Political Candidacy and Sibling Sex Composition: Your Sister Will Not Make You Run For Office. Political Behavior, 45, 327-345. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11109-021-09703-z

Scientific article
2023
  • Labour Market
  • Management and implementation
  • The Social Sector

Greve-Poulsen, K., Larsen, F. K. K., Tue Pedersen, R., & Albæk, E. (2023). No Gender Bias in Audience Perceptions of Male and Female Experts in the News: Equally Competent and Persuasive. The International Journal of Press/Politics, 28(1), 116-137. https://doi.org/10.1177/19401612211025499

Scientific article
2022
  • Management and implementation

Pedersen, R. T., Hansen, K. J., & Pedersen, L. H. (2022). Citizens’ Aversion to Pay Raises for Politicians: The Risk of Self-Interest Matter More Than the Promise of Competence. International Journal of Public Opinion Research, 34(1), Article edab034. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpor/edab034

Scientific article
2022
  • Management and implementation

Hjelmar, U., Pedersen, L. H., & Pedersen, R. T. (2022). The Closed Door. A Democratic Problem in the Post-Political Careers of Cabinet Ministers. Scandinavian Political Studies, 45(1), 5-24. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9477.12212

Scientific article
2020
  • Management and implementation
  • The Social Sector

Pedersen, R. T., & Pedersen, L. H. (2020). Citizen Attitudes on Politicians’ Pay: Trust Issues Are Not Solved by Delegation. Political Studies, 68(2), 389-407. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032321719850073

Scientific article
7. DEC 2019

Pedersen, R. T., & Larsen, M. V. (2019). Putting a Number on Preferences: How Numerical Attitudes Are Shaped by Ideology and Equivalency Framing. International Journal of Public Opinion Research, 31(3), 528-548. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpor/edy020

Scientific article
OCT 2019

Pedersen, R. T., & Mutz, D. C. (2019). Attitudes Toward Economic Inequality: The Illusory Agreement. Political Science Research and Methods, 7(4), 835-851. https://doi.org/10.1017/psrm.2018.18

Scientific article
17. SEP 2019
  • Management and implementation

Andersen, K., Skovsgaard, M., & Pedersen, R. T. (2019). The X Factor of Opportunity Structures: How Grab and Wrap Effects of Entertainment Create Inadvertent News Audience in a High-Choice Media Environment. European Journal of Communication, 34(5), 535-551. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267323119874623

Scientific article
JUN 2019

Pedersen, L. H., Dahlgaard, J. O., & Tue Pedersen, R. (2019). Rewarding the Top: Citizens' Opposition to Higher Pay for Politicians. Scandinavian Political Studies, 42(2), 118-137. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9477.12146

Scientific article
22. FEB 2019
  • Labour Market
  • Management and implementation
  • Economy and Governance
  • The Social Sector

Pedersen, R. T. (2019). Attitudes on the Size of Unemployment Benefits: Ideology and Numbers. Scandinavian Political Studies, 42(1), 50-72. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9477.12135

Scientific article
2019
  • Management and implementation

Tue Pedersen, R., Dahlgaard, J. O., & Citi, M. (2019). Voter reactions to candidate background characteristics depend on candidate policy positions. Electoral Studies, 61, Article 102066. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261379419300496

Scientific article
2018

Pedersen, L. H., Pedersen, R. T., & Bhatti, Y. (2018). When less is more: On politicians’ attitudes to remuneration. Public Administration, 96(4), 668-689. https://doi.org/10.1111/padm.12547

Scientific article
2017

Pedersen, R. T. (2017). Politicians Appear More Competent When Using Numerical Rhetoric. Journal of Experimental Political Science, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.1017/XPS.2017.7

Scientific article
MAR 2016

Bhatti, Y., & Pedersen, R. T. (2016). News Reporting of Opinion Polls: Journalism and Statistical Noise. International Journal of Public Opinion Research, 28(1), 129-141.

Scientific article
2014

Hansen, K. M., & Pedersen, R. T. (2014). Campaigns Matter: How Voters Become Knowledgeable and Efficacious During Election Campaigns. Political Communication, 31(2), 303-324. https://doi.org/10.1080/10584609.2013.815296

Scientific article
1. SEP 2012

Pedersen, R. T. (2012). The Game Frame and Political Efficacy: Beyond the Spiral of Cynicism. European Journal of Communication, 27(3), 225-240. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267323112454089

Scientific article
1. SEP 2012

Pedersen, R. T. (2012). The Game Frame and Political Efficacy: Beyond the Spiral of Cynicism. European Journal of Communication, 27(3), 225-240. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267323112454089

Scientific article
2012

Hansen, K. M., & Pedersen, R. T. (2012). Efficiency of Different Recruitment Strategies for Web Panels. International Journal of Public Opinion Research, 24(2), 238-249. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpor/edr020

Reports

Report
29. APR 2026
  • Management and implementation

Skytte, R., & Pedersen, R. T. (2026). Demokratisk innovation og borgerinddragelse i danske kommuner: Med fokus på borgersamlinger, borgerforslag og folkeafstemninger. VIVE - Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd.

Mini report
4. DEC 2025
  • Labour Market
  • The Elderly

Pedersen, R. T., Skytte, R., & Hansen, P. H. (2025, Dec 4). Arbejdsgiveres syn på ældre ansøgere: Et spørgeskemaeksperiment. VIVE - Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd. Seniorer på arbejdsmarkedet - seriepublikation

Report
24. OCT 2025
  • Economy and Governance

Christensen, J., Pedersen, R. T., Houlberg, K., Skytte, R., & Schneider, M. D. (2025). Kommunalpolitisk barometer 2025. VIVE - Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd. VIVE Rapport

Report
14. MAY 2025
  • Economy and Governance

Christensen, J., Foged, S. K., Houlberg, K., & Pedersen, R. T. (2025). Budgetlovens betydning for kommunernes udgiftspolitiske prioriteringer. VIVE - Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd. VIVE Rapport

Report
30. OCT 2023
  • Management and implementation

Pedersen, R. T., Christensen, J., & Petersen, N. B. G. (2023). Borgerdrevne kommunale folkeafstemninger: En analyse af erfaringer, konsekvenser, holdninger og modeller. VIVE - Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd. VIVE Rapport

Report
17. JAN 2023
  • The Social Sector
  • Children, Adolescents and Families
  • Daycare, school and education

Slottved, M., Pedersen, R. T., Andreasen, A. G., & Nicolajsen, J. S. (2023). Uddannelsesbarrierer: En analyse af 25-årige unges syn på barrierer og potentielle tiltag i uddannelsessystemet. VIVE - Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd. VIVE Rapport

Report
27. JUN 2022
  • Management and implementation
  • The Social Sector

Pedersen, R. T., Christensen, J., & Petersen, N. B. G. (2022). Polarisering og tilslutning til demokratiske normer: Danskernes syn på politiske modstandere og demokratiet. VIVE - Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd. VIVE Rapport

Report
5. APR 2022
  • Management and implementation

Pedersen, R. T., Kjær, U., Christensen, J., Hjelmar, U., Houlberg, K., & Petersen, N. B. G. (2022). Lokaldemokratiet og borgerne: En analyse af borgernes syn på det kommunale demokrati 2001-2021.

Report
8. OCT 2021
  • Management and implementation

Pedersen, R. T., Petersen, N. B. G., Kristensen, I. V., Houlberg, K., & Pedersen, L. H. (2021). Kommunalpolitisk barometer 2021. VIVE - Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd.

Report
23. JUN 2021
  • Labour Market
  • Management and implementation
  • Economy and Governance
  • Daycare, school and education

Mortensen, N. P., Ladegaard Bro, L., & Pedersen, R. T. (2021). Offentlige lederuddannelser: Et brugerperspektiv på uddannelserne: Delrapport 4: Afrapportering af spørgeskemaresultater.

Report
12. MAR 2021
  • Management and implementation
  • Economy and Governance
  • The Social Sector

Hjelmar, U., Tue Pedersen, R., & Jensen, D. C. (2021). Kommunale nyskabelser under covid-19-krisen: En kortlægning af lovende erfaringer omkring nye måder at levere serviceydelser på til borgere i udsatte positioner. VIVE - Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd. VIVE Rapport

Report
2. OCT 2019
  • Management and implementation
  • Economy and Governance

Tue Pedersen, R., & Thau, M. (2019). Udvalgsstyret i danske kommuner: Demokratisk ansvarsplacering, politisk lederskab og professionalisme i udvalgsstyret og alternative styreformer. VIVE - Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd. VIVE Rapport

Report
2013

Pedersen, R. T. (2013). Politics as Fights and Games of Strategy: Characteristics and Consequences of Political News Reporting in the Mass Media. Institut for Statskundskab, Københavns Universitet.

Books and book contributions

Book contribution
22. FEB 2024

Hansen, K. M., Hjort, F., & Pedersen, R. T. (2024). Affektiv polarisering – politisk modvilje. In Partiledernes kamp om midten: Folketingsvalget 2022 Djøf Forlag.

Book contribution
2021
  • Management and implementation

Tue Pedersen, R., & Thau, M. (2021). Det politiske arbejde i de stående udvalg. In U. Kjær, & L. B. Andersen (Eds.), Kommunalpolitisk lederskab: Tæt på borgeren i de lokale fællesskaber (pp. 103). Hans Reitzel.

Book contribution
2020

Pedersen, R. T., & Pedersen, L. H. (2020). Borgere med lav tillid er imod højere løn til politikere – uanset hvem der foreslår det. In C. H. Grøn (Ed.), Politologisk årbog 2019-2020 (1 ed., pp. 67-70). Djøf Forlag.

Book contribution
2018

Pedersen, R. T. (2018). Talglade politikere virker mere kompetente. In C. H. Grøn (Ed.), Politologisk årbog 2017-2018 (pp. 57-60). Hans Reitzel.

Book contribution
12. SEP 2016

Bhatti, Y., & Pedersen, R. T. (2016). Mediernes misrapportering af meningsmålinger. In C. Jensen (Ed.), Politologisk Årbog 2015-2016 (pp. 71-75). Hans Reitzel.

Book contribution
1. SEP 2016

Pedersen, R. T. (2016). Valgkampe og Medier. In T. Olesen (Ed.), Medier, politik og samfund (pp. 127-145). Hans Reitzel.

Book contribution
4. SEP 2014

Bhatti, Y., & Pedersen, R. T. (2014). Konfidensintervaller og signifikanstest. In D. N. Hopmann, & M. Skovsgaard (Eds.), Forskningsmetoder i journalistik og politisk kommunikation (pp. 299-318). Hans Reitzel.

Book contribution
2014

Pedersen, R. T. (2014). Avisernes fokus og framing under valgkampen. In K. M. Hansen, & K. Kosiara-Pedersen (Eds.), Folketingsvalgkampen 2011 i perspektiv (pp. 283-294). Djøf Forlag.

Book contribution
2014

Hansen, K. M., & Pedersen, R. T. (2014). Valgkampen gør vælgerne klogere og mere tillidsfulde. In Politologisk Årbog 2013-2014 (Vol. 1, pp. 80-82). Hans Reitzel.

Book contribution
2014

Dahlgaard, J. O., Hansen, K. M., & Pedersen, R. T. (2014). Valgkampens dagsorden i perspektiv. In K. M. Hansen, & K. Kosiara-Pedersen (Eds.), Folketingsvalgkampen 2011 i perspektiv (pp. 241-268). Djøf Forlag.

Book contribution
2014

Hansen, K. M., & Pedersen, R. T. (2014). Valgkampens effekt på vælgernes politiske viden og efficacy. In K. M. Hansen, & K. Kosiara-Pedersen (Eds.), Folketingsvalgkampen 2011 i perspektiv (pp. 325-340). Djøf Forlag.

Book contribution
2014

Hansen, K. M., & Pedersen, R. T. (2014). Valgkampens negative kampagnebudskaber. In K. M. Hansen, & K. Kosiara-Pedersen (Eds.), Folketingsvalgkampen 2011i perspektiv (pp. 133-152). Djøf Forlag.

Book contribution
2013

Pedersen, R. T. (2013). Politisk journalistik ved folketingsvalgkampene i 2007 og 2011. In K. Kosiara-Pedersen, G. Nedergaard, & E. L. Suenson (Eds.), Statskundskab i praksis (pp. 65-80). Karnov Group.

Conference contributions and working papers

Conference contribution
24. AUG 2022

Christensen, J., Houlberg, K., Kjær, U., Pedersen, R. T., & Petersen, N. B. G. (2022). Democratic recovery after municipal reforms: The negative effects of municipal mergers do not last. Paper presented at ECPR General Conference 2022, Innsbruck, 24.-26. August 2022.

Working paper
1. JAN 2016

Pedersen, R. T. (2016). No Effects of Artificial Surveillance Cues or Social Proofs on Survey Participation Rates. Institut for Statskundskab.

Working paper
2012

Hansen, K. M., Kosiara-Pedersen, K., & Pedersen, R. T. (2012). Online Panel of Eletoral Campaigning (OPEC): -Facts about the Survey. Institut for Statskundskab.

Debate contribution

Technical papers

Areas

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