Placement 2024/25
The Department of Economics are pleased to present the placements for 2024/25:
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PhD Research Scholar Positions
The Department of Economics is pleased to announce vacancies in the PhD specialisation in Economics.
Europe's innovation at risk without stronger support
`Europe must continue to invest in bold, independent research — the ERC is key to that mission,´ says NHH Professor Bertil Tungodden.
Parenthood and the Gender Gap in Commuting
The paper titled "Parenthood and the Gender Gap in Commuting" by Aline Bütikofer, René Karadakic and Alexander Willén has been published in The Journal of Public Economics.
Size-Based Wholesale Price Discrimination With Ex-Ante Investments Into Alternative Sourcing
The paper titled "Size-Based Wholesale Price Discrimination With Ex-Ante Investments Into Alternative Sourcing" by Charlotte B. Evensen, Øystein Foros, Atle Haugen and Hans Jarle Kind has been published in The Journal of Industrial Economics.
Gender Equality Funding at SAM
Enhance Research Exchange is one of four projects awarded funding through NHH’s 2025 gender equality initiative. The project is a collaboration between Aline Bütikofer, Jonna Olsson, and Tove Forsbacka from The Department of Economics, and aims to strengthen academic networks for women through targeted research visits.
The limited role of inheritance in wealth inequality
While inheritances matter for some, particularly those with very wealthy parents, they do not play a significant role in overall wealth inequality.
Astrid_Kunze_Plenary_Talk_May2025
Astrid Kunze gave the keynote on «Firms’ Role for Inequality: Curse or Blessing» at the Colloquium of Personnel Economics (COPE), 08 - 09 May 2025, at NTNU in Trondheim.
The great restoration: post-communist transformations from the viewpoint of comparative historical sociology of restorations: by Zenonas Norkus
Ola H. Grytten's book review of "The great restoration: post-communist transformations from the viewpoint of comparative historical sociology of restorations" written by Zenonas Norkus has been published in Scandinavian Economic History Review.
Nobel Prize-winning economist David Card to NHH
One of the world’s most influential labor economists, Berkeley Professor David Card, will deliver the Sandmo Lecture on Public Policy at NHH.
Imagine you could lie for $100 — and no one would ever know
Would you do it? A new study reveals how a single promise can tilt the scales toward honesty.
Tungodden Appointed ERC Ambassador
Professor Bertil Tungodden has been selected as Norway’s representative in the new ERC Ambassador Network.
Experimental Evidence on the Acceptance of Males Falling Behind
The paper titled "Experimental Evidence on the Acceptance of Males Falling Behind" by Alexander W. Cappelen, Ranveig Falch and Bertil Tungodden has been published in Journal of the European Economic Association.
The effect of job loss on risky financial decision-making
The paper titled "The effect of job loss on risky financial decision-making" by Samuel D. Hirshman, Abigail B. Sussman, Carlos Vazquez-Hernandez, Daniel O'Leary and Jennifer S. Trueblodd has been published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Economic mobility and parents’ opportunity hoarding
The paper titled "Economic mobility and parents’ opportunity hoarding" by David M. Silverman, Ivan A. Hernandez, Marlis Schneider, Rebecca M. Ryan, Ariel Kalil and Mesmin Destin has been published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Meet NHH’s New Vice Rectors
Katrine V. Løken (42), Steffen Juranek (43), and Kurt R. Brekke (56) have been appointed as new vice rectors at NHH. ` A young and dynamic dream team´, says incoming rector Helge Thorbjørnsen.
Making a promise increases the moral cost of lying: Evidence from Norway and the United States
The paper titled "Making a promise increases the moral cost of lying: Evidence from Norway and the United States" by Mathias Ekström, Kjetil Bjorvatn, Pablo Soto Mota and Hallgeir Sjåstad has been published in Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization.
Childcare, Labor Supply, and Business Development: Experimental Evidence from Uganda
The paper titled "Childcare, Labor Supply, and Business Development: Experimental Evidence from Uganda" by Kjetil Bjorvatn, Denise Ferris, Selim Gulesci, Arne Nasgowitz, Vincent Somville and Lore Vandewalle has been published in American Economic Journal: Applied Economics.
Are We Really That Much Better Than the Americans?
Agriculture is a core value in itself because we all need food. But sometimes, we should take a hard look in the mirror before criticizing others.
The Long-Term Effects of Educational Policies
On Monday 31 March 2025 Daniel Vasconcellos Archer Duque will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Mental Health Consequences of Correctional Sentencing
The paper titled "Mental Health Consequences of Correctional Sentencing" by Manudeep Bhuller, Laura Khoury and Katrine V. Løken has been published in American Economic Journal: Economic Policy.
Public Health Care
The book titled "Public Health Care" by Luigi Siciliani, Kurt R. Brekke, Mathias Kifmann and Odd Rune Straume has been published by Cambridge University Press.
From NHH to a prestigious postdoc in economics
PhD candidate Paula Navarro Sarmiento has secured a postdoctoral position at CEMFI in Madrid, one of Europe’s top research institutes in economics.
HirePreDoc25/26
The Department of Economics, NHH, invites applications for two pre-doctoral fellow positions for the 2025/2026 academic year. These positions provide an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to cutting-edge economic research and develop their skills in a dynamic academic environment.
Taking the competitor’s pill: When combination therapies enter pharmaceutical markets
The paper titled "Taking the competitor’s pill: When combination therapies enter pharmaceutical markets" by Kurt R. Brekke, Dag Morten Dalen and Odd Rune Straume has been published in Journal of Health Economics.
Technical change, jobs, and wages in the global economy
The paper titled "Technical change, jobs, and wages in the global economy" by Richard Baldwin, Jan I. Haaland and Anthony J. Venables has been published in Journal of International Economics.
Coordinated Rebate Reductions and Semi-collusion: Retail Gasoline in Sweden
The chapter titled "Coordinated Rebate Reductions and Semi-collusion: Retail Gasoline in Sweden" by Frode Steen and Lars Sørgard has been published in the book Cartels Diagnosed, New Insights on Collusion, published by Cambridge University Press.
"Now You Are Asking for a Real War!” Private Alarm Systems in Norway
The chapter titled "Now You Are Asking for a Real War!" Private Alarm Systems in Norway" by Kurt Brekke and Lars Sørgard has been published in the book Cartels Diagnosed, New Insights on Collusion, published by Cambridge University Press.
The Welfare Effects of Supply and Demand Frictions in a Dynamic Pricing Game
The paper titled "The Welfare Effects of Supply and Demand Frictions in a Dynamic Pricing Game" by Mateusz Mysliwski, Fabio Miessi Sanches, Daniel Silva Junior and Sorawoot Srisuma has been published in The Economic Journal.
Identification and estimation of a search model with heterogeneous consumers and firms
The paper titled "Identification and estimation of a search model with heterogeneous consumers and firms" by Mateusz Mysliwski, May Rostom, Fabio Miessi Sanches, Daniel Silva Junior and Sorawoot Srisuma has been published in Journal of Econometrics.
Preschool subsidies and cash transfers have long-term health benefits for children
Subsidised access to full-day preschools in Uganda had long-term positive effects on children’s anthropometrics but not their learning outcomes. Cash transfers of a similar value as the preschool subsidy had a similar impact.
Integrated Epi-Econ Assessment: Quantitative Theory
The paper titled "Integrated Epi-Econ Assessment: Quantitative Theory" by Timo Boppart, Karl Harmenberg, John Hassler, Per Krusell and Jonna Olsson has been published in Quantitative Economics.
NHH celebrates research talent: 21 PhDs in 2024
Whether they pursue a career in academia or step into the business world, all highlight NHH's doctoral program as a solid academic foundation
Universalism: Global Evidence
The paper titled "Universalism: Global Evidence" by Alexander W. Cappelen, Benjamin Enke and Bertil Tungodden has been published in American Economic Review.
Singles, Couples, and Their Labor Supply: Long-Run Trends and Short-Run Fluctuations
The paper titled "Singles, Couples, and Their Labor Supply: Long-Run Trends and Short-Run Fluctuations" by Jonna Olsson has been published in American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics.
Recognized for Outstanding Research
NHH researchers who have had articles published in internationally high-ranked journals were this week rewarded with publication bonuses.
Ranked best master's thesis of the year: 'It's an honour!'
Hien Nguyen and Kenneth Hartmann's master's thesis on competition in the grocery industry went all the way to the top at the Department of Economics at NHH.
Haaland promoted full professor in record time
Just ten years ago, Ingar K. Haaland (34) was an NHH student. Today, he was promoted to full professor.
Cesarean Section, Childhood Health, and Schooling: Quasi-Experimental Evidence From Denmark, Norway and Sweden
The paper titled "Cesarean Section, Childhood Health, and Schooling: Quasi-Experimental Evidence From Denmark, Norway and Sweden" by Jessica á Rogvi, Aline Bütikofer, Lone Krebs, Hanna Mühlrad and Miriam Wüst has been published in Health Economics.
The (UN)Importance of Inheritance
The paper titled "The (UN)Importance of Inheritance" by Sandra E. Black, Paul J. Devereux, Fanny Landaud and Kjell G. Salvanes has been published in Journal of the European Economic Association.
Does Increasing the Riskiness of Choices Widen Gender Gaps?
The paper titled "Does Increasing the Riskiness of Choices Widen Gender Gaps?" by Samuel D. Hirshman and Alexander Willén has been published in Management Science.
Job Market Candidates 2024
The Department of Economics proudly presents the following job market candidates available for employment.
From the Bank of Finland to a PhD at NHH
Heidi Koponen has always been drawn to the field of macroeconomics and policy.
SAM Quarterly Newsletter
The Department of Economics has this year launched a quarterly newsletter where readers can get updates on our new research, policy work, events and more.
Elgar Encyclopedia of Financial Crises
The four chapters titled "The banking crisis in Norway 1987–1993", "The Great Depression in Norway", "The post-war depression in Norway in the early 1920s" and "The Norwegian monetary crisis in the mid-1920s" by Ola H. Grytten has been published in the book Elgar Encyclopedia of Financial Crises.
Acceptance of Inequality Between Children: Large-Scale Experimental Evidence from China and Norway
The paper titled "Acceptance of Inequality Between Children: Large-Scale Experimental Evidence from China and Norway" by Alexander W. Cappelen, Ranveig Falch, Zhongjing Huang and Bertil Tungodden has been published in the Economic Journal.
Attitudes to inequality: preferences and beliefs
The paper titled "Attitudes to inequality: preferences and beliefs" by Ingvild Almås, Alexander W. Cappelen, Erik Ø. Sørensen and Bertil Tungodden has been published in Oxford Open Economics.
Vacancies at the Department of Economics
The Norwegian School of Economics has the following vacant positions at the Department of Economics.
Understanding Stress and Redistributive Choice
On Monday 11 November 2024 Ingvild Skarpeid will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
ENGAGE.EU funding brings new podcast and workshop to life
Two NHH researchers were among the winning initiatives selected to receive Engage.EU seed funding to create platforms for knowledge exchange.
Basic Dynamics of the Shipping Industry: Economic Cycles, Technology, and Regulation
The paper titled "Basic Dynamics of the Shipping Industry: Economic Cycles, Technology, and Regulation" by Stig Tenold and Sunshin Cho has been published in the book The Oxford Handbook of Industry Dynamics, published by Oxford University Press.
Historical Inequality and Mobility in Norway
On Friday 29 November 2024 Eirik Berger Abel will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Kalle Moene receives the Victor D. Norman Dissemination Award
`It is a great honor. Victor Norman has been a role model,´ says Kalle Moene.
– Helped us understand differences in prosperity
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economics goes to a trio who have studied differences in prosperity between nations. `An excellent award for those of us who are doing research on poverty and inequality,´ says Kjetil Bjorvatn.
Three essays on conflict and ethnic tensions
On Tuesday 22 October 2024 Monica Beeder will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
The effect of recent technological change on US immigration policy
The paper titled "The effect of recent technological change on US immigration policy" by Björn Brey has been published in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization.
Victor Norman, in memory
Victor D. Norman was a leading figure in international economics. This column outlines the contributions he made to the field through his own research, his leadership in several research projects in Norway and Europe, and the organisation of the most pleasurable conferences and workshops in the profession.
NHH will not be the same without him
It was with great sadness that we received the news of Victor Norman's passing.
Elected as a REStud Editorial Board Member
Alexander L.P. Willén has been elected as an Editorial Board Member of The Review of Economic Studies and will start his term in January.
Social Inequality in Dental Health: What Are the Solutions?
Ten percent of the Norwegian population does not visit the dentist, often due to financial constraints. Today, the Dental Health Committee will present its NOU, which highlights potential solutions.
Will be deeply missed by colleagues and all NHH students
Friday evening, NHH professor emeritus Victor D. Norman passed away. 'He will be deeply missed,' says NHH rector Øystein Thøgersen.
Reveals gender gap in AI tool usage among students
Researchers at NHH have uncovered significant gender disparities in the adoption of generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
Expert Committee on Gardermoen's Need for a Third Runway
NHH Professor Siri Pettersen Strandenes chaired the committee that presented its report today.
Competition and Career Advancement
The paper titled "Competition and Career Advancement" by Julian V. Johnsen, Hyejin Ku and Kjell Gunnar Salvanes has been published in The Review of Economic Studies.
New committee to modernize the Competition Act
`We want a full review of how the regulations can be modernized, ‘says Minister of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Cecilie Myrseth. NHH researcher Linda Orvedal has joined the new committee.
Expansions in paid parental leave and mothers’ economic progress
The paper titled "Expansions in paid parental leave and mothers’ economic progress" by Gozde Corekcioglu, Marco Francesconi and Astrid Kunze has been published in European Economic Review.
New PhD thesis on economic preferences
On Thursday 26 September 2024 Akshay Arun Moorthy will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Several hundred experts in labor economics to NHH
Nearly 500 international researchers in labor economics are participating at the EALE conference at NHH this week.
Cancel the Deal? An Experimental Study on the Exploitation of Irrational Consumers
The paper titled "Cancel the Deal? An Experimental Study on the Exploitation of Irrational Consumers" by Alexander W. Cappelen, Stefan Meissner and Bertil Tungodden has been published in Management Science.
Health insurance, agricultural production and investments
The paper titled "Health insurance, agricultural production and investments" by Kai Liu, Benjapon Prommawin and Fred Schroyen has been published in Journal of Health Economics.
External costs of water pollution in the drinking water supply sector
The paper titled "External costs of water pollution in the drinking water supply sector" by Astrid Cullmann, Julia Rechlitz, Greta Sundermann and Nicole Wägner has been published in American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
Dynamics of first-time patenting firms
The paper titled "Dynamics of first-time patenting firms" by Øivind Anti Nilsen and Arvid Raknerud has been published in Research Policy.
Subjective Life Expectancies, Time Preference Heterogeneity, and Wealth Inequality
The paper titled "Subjective Life Expectancies, Time Preference Heterogeneity, and Wealth Inequality" by Richard Foltyn and Jonna Olsson has been published in Quantitative Economics.
Low birth rates worry the Norwegian government
We are having fewer and fewer children in this country, which could pose problems in the long term. Now, a new expert committee will look into whether there are measures that can reverse the trend.
How and when group identity affects economic behavior
On 23 August 2024 Daniel Carvajal-Zuniga will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Essays in Industrial Organization of Spatially Differentiated Markets
On Tuesday 20 August 2024 Alina Ozhegova will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Endogenous Multihoming and Network Effects
The paper titled "Endogenous Multihoming and Network Effects: PlayStation, Xbox, or Both?" by Øystein Foros, Hans Jarle Kind and Frank Stähler has been published in Management Science.
Report on Nuclear power: Nøstbakken joins expert committee
The Norwegian government wants to investigate nuclear power as a potential energy source in Norway. Linda Nøstbakken, Research Director at Statistics Norway and Adjunct Professor at NHH, joins the new expert committee.
The Making of Social Democracy
The paper titled "The Making of Social Democracy: The Economic and Electoral Consequences of Norway's 1936 Folk School Reform" by Daron Acemoglu, Tuomas Pekkarinen, Kjell G. Salvanes and Matti Sarvimäki has been published in the Journal of the European Economic Association.
Quarterly Newsletter
The Department of Economics has this year launched a quarterly newsletter where readers can get updates on our new research, policy work, events and more.
Strategic Behavior with Tight, Lose, and Polarized Norms
The paper titled "Strategic Behavior with Tight, Lose, and Polarized Norms" by Eugen Dimant, Michele Gelfand, Anna Hochleitner and Silvia Sonderegger has been published in Management Science.
Inequality as an Externality
The paper titled "Inequality as an Externality: Consequences for Tax Design" by Morten N. Støstad and Frank Cowell has been published in Journal of Public Economics.
Fairness and Limited Information
The paper titled "Fairness and Limited Information: Are People Bayesian Meritocrats?" by Alexander W. Cappelen, Thomas de Haan and Bertil Tungodden has been published in Journal of Public Economics.
PhD Defence: Arne Nasgowitz
On Monday 10 June, Arne Nasgowitz defended his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Workshop: Gender diversity in organizations and careers
`Understanding the real impact of gender equality policies requires continuous research´, Professor Astrid Kunze says. During the first week of June, she organizes EquiFirm Workshop.
Essays on poverty and economic development
On Monday 10 June 2024 Arne Nasgowitz will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Janet Currie to speak on child mental health
`The belief that mental health problems are suddenly skyrocketing, tends to overshadow the fact that these problems have always been common´, Professor Janet Currie says. She gives the Sandmo Lecture at NHH 28 May.
A Theory of Monopolistic Competition with Horizontally Heterogeneous Consumers
The paper titled "A Theory of Monopolistic Competition with Horizontally Heterogeneous Consumers" by Sergey Kokovin, Alina Ozhegova, Shamil Sharapudinov, Alexander Tarasov and Philip Ushchev has been published in American Economic Journal: Microeconomics
Watch out for NHH's new rising star
Meet Eppie Jean Van Egeraat, a young PhD scholar from Ireland who has already earned two published papers—a rising star, her NHH colleagues say.
Placement 2023/24
The Department of Economics are pleased to present the placements for 2023/24:
The Size of the Offshore Sector in the Norwegian Economy
The paper titled "The Size of the Offshore Sector in the Norwegian Economy" by Ola H. Grytten and Viktoriia Koilo has been published in Scandinavian Economic History Review.
Competition, Quality and Integrated Health Care
The paper titled "Competition, Quality and Integrated Health Care" by Kurt R. Brekke, Luigi Siciliani and Odd Rune Straume has been published in Journal of Health Economics.
The Demand for News
The paper titled "The Demand for News: Accuracy Concerns versus Belief Confirmation Motives" by Felix Chopra, Ingar K. Haaland and Christopher Roth has been published in The Economic Journal.
The Effect of Cross-Border Shopping
The paper titled "The Effect of Cross-Border Shopping on Commodity Tax Revenue: Results from Norway's COVID-19 Border Closings" by Richard Friberg, Emil M. S. Halseth, Frode Steen and Simen A. Ulsaker has been published in The Scandinavian Journal of Economics.
baltic100-presenting-final-results
An international group of scientists has completed the calculation of the historical Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Baltic States over the last 100 years.
Domestic Violence Reports
The paper titled "Domestic Violence Reports and the Mental Health and Well-being of Victims and Their Children" by Manudeep Bhuller, Gordon B. Dahl, Katrine V. Løken and Magne Mogstad has been published in The Journal of Human Resources.
Two NHH researchers secured prestigious EU funding
Jonna Olssson and Nicole Wägner at the Department of Economics have been awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Fellowship. They receive approximately NOK 2.4 million each.
Strategic Communication in Committees with Expressive Payoffs
The paper titled "Strategic Communication in Committees with Expressive Payoffs" by Yves Breitmoser and Justin Valasek has been published in The RAND Journal of Economics.
How to reduce social disparities among children
Today, NHH professor Katrine V. Løken and her expert group are presenting their recommendations to the Minister of Education: How can kindergartens, schools, and after-school programs contribute to reducing social disparities?
Setting the course for priorities in healthcare
How to provide a good and fair healthcare service within the resources available to Norway? The expert group, with Professor Kurt Brekke as a member, has assessed the consequences of increased transparency about the Norwegian government's willingness to pay.