Dr. Laura Derksen is researcher at the Frisch Centre for Economic Research in Oslo, Norway. Her research examines how information and social interactions impact health behavior, networks, and education, with a focus on southern Africa. Her work in global health has shown how information, appointments, and electronic medical records can increase demand for HIV care, with important implications for policy, patient welfare, and data privacy. Her education-related work explores how access to the restricted internet can improve reading skills and academic performance, and shape student networks. Her personal website is https://sites.google.com/site/lauraderksen.
Recent work by Laura Derksen
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Electronic medical records save lives
The implementation of an electronic medical records (EMR) system in Malawi’s HIV clinics has saved thousands of lives by improving clinic efficiency. EMRs help clinic staff trace lapsed patients and manage larger patient volumes.
Published 15.09.25
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Healthcare appointments as effective commitment devices: Evidence from Malawi
The offer of an appointment more than doubled the likelihood of men getting an HIV test, and was most effective for men wanting a commitment device
Published 04.02.22