During the 1950-70s Norway had relatively low GDP per capita compared to the OECD average and even more so compared to Denmark and Sweden. During the 1970s there was a significant catch-up in incomes and from the early 1990s a "take-off" in relative income. Norway is currently ranked among the...

Die vergleichende Studie untersucht die Wandlungen der Wirtschaftspolitik in den skandinavischen Ländern in der Folge der weltwirtschaftlichen Krise von 1974-75. Ende der 70er Jahre erheben die nordischen Länder die Austeritätspolitik zum Grundprinzip ihrer Wirtschaftspolitik. Die Analyse...

We find that the Norwegian R&D tax credit scheme introduced in 2002 mainly works as intended. The scheme is cost-effective and it is used by a large number of firms. It stimulates these firms to invest more in R&D, and, in particular, the effect is positive for small firms with little R&D...

We find that the Norwegian R&D tax credit scheme introduced in 2002 mainly works as intended. The scheme is cost-effective and it is used by a large number of firms. It stimulates these firms to invest more in R&D, and, in particular, the effect is positive for small firms with little R&D...