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crop markets in Uganda and other developing countries

Bioenergy, a glimmer of hope for developing countries.

Bioenergy offers a huge socio-economic and environmental potential for poor developing countries; however, as Miria Nakamya concludes in her new doctoral research,  it requires effective government su…

Sparganium angustifolium

Considering ecological and societal aspects when managing mass developments of aquatic plants in rivers and lakes

Massive plant growth in freshwater systems can hinder human activities. Kirstine Thiemer’s PhD shows that both ecological and societal perspectives are important when managing freshwater ecosystems.

Urban densification in Ensjø, Oslo.

Questioning social sustainability in Oslo

Prioritizing environmental sustainability when implementing urban densification can result in social exclusion, concludes NMBU’s Rebecca Cavicchia in new doctoral research.

Tax Conference Global Tax Equity

4th World Bank Conference: Global Tax Equity

Sign up online or attend in person in Washington DC September 22-23.

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New paper: The effects of stricter employment protection

In a new paper, Dinara Alpysbayeva and Stijn Vanormelingen (KU Leuven) show and quantify the extent of labor misallocation induced by stricter employment protection legislation in Belgium.

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Guest lecture: Tax History with Keen and Slemrod

Open guest lecture 5 January with the authors of “Rebellion, Rascals, and Revenue: Tax Follies and Wisdom through the Ages”.

Global economy

Workshop: Tax Havens and their Role in the Global Economy

Skatteforsk co-organise a tax workshop on 12 November in Dublin. 

Frogner park, Oslo.

Public green space management in Norway

What makes a high-quality green space? How can quality in green spaces be translated into local management processes? These are questions addressed in Claudia Fongar’s new doctoral research.

Anders Eika

Cooperation between competitors leads to more efficient urban development

Using an innovative blend of managerial sciences, welfare economics, game theory and behavioural economics, Anders Eika analysed how property developers cooperate in Norway, and the factors that help …

Birthe Larsen

Underground activities and labour market performance

Forskningsseminar onsdag 28.februar kl 13.15 ved Birthe Larsen, Copenhagen Business School.