Research group in International economics

Research topics

The research in international economics covers areas like trade theory, new economic geography, foreign direct investment, fiscal federalism, and development economics. Focus is also directed to issues in transport economics and more sector-oriented studies (most notably shipping). The approach is mainly theoretical, but increasingly empirical studies, using both econometric techniques and numerical general equilibrium approaches, have been carried out.

Networks

The group is linked to several international networks like the European Research Network on International Trade (ERWIT), Nordic International Trade Seminars (NOITS), International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME), and the CESIfo network in Munich.

Research output

The achievements of the groups are respectable, including publications in some very good general journals (like European Economic Review, Economics Letters and Economic Journal) and good field journals.

Researchers

Kjetil Bjorvatn F23, O33, O18, P11
Gregory Corcos F12, F15, F23
Jan I. Haaland F21, F23, F12, F15, F16
Victor D. Norman F12, F13, F15, P16
Linda Orvedal F12, F13
Siri P. Strandenes F23, L93, L91

Associated adjunct professors include Jakob Svensson.

Associate Professor Karl Rolf Pedersen (see research group on Public Economics) is a capacity on foreign aid, and is therefore also closely associated with this research group.

PhD students working on issues in international economics include Anna B. Milford, Line Tøndel, Lars Ivar Berge, Trond Halvorsen, Karitka Juniwaty, Alief Aulia Rezza, Julia Tropina and Eva Benedicte Norman,