Background
Vastrup, Claus was born on March 24, 1942 in Copenhagen. Son of Niels and Inger (Friis) Vastrup.
Vastrup, Claus was born on March 24, 1942 in Copenhagen. Son of Niels and Inger (Friis) Vastrup.
Degree in economics, University Copenhagen, 1966. Doctor of Economics, University Aarhus, Denmark, 1983.
Economist, Denmark National Bank, Copenhagen, 1966-1969; assistant professor, U. Copenhagen, 1969-1972; associate professor economics, U. Aarhus, Denmark, 1972-1983; professor, U. Aarhus, since 1983. Member Council Economics Advisors, Copenhagen, 1986-1988, chairman 1988-1993. Board directors Den Danske Bank.
Board of directors Danish Institute International Affairs, since 1995.
Married Lis Werdelin Petersen, November 26, 1966. Children: Jacob, Pernille.