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Ground rent: Norway’s new salmon tax turns economic textbook models into reality

The Norwegian Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum believes the introduction of a salmon tax will equalize differences between Norwegians. But some economists warn against unintended consequences.

What exactly are interest rates and where do they come from?

The sting from increased interest rates is something people have felt as early as ancient Mesopotamia.

“High inflation leads to savings”

Inflation is at the highest it’s been in a long time. Does that mean we should stop paying off our loans and let inflation take care of it?

How do we know if people are poor enough to receive financial assistance?

The way we measure poverty today can contribute to people who actually need help not getting it.

At least 300 top officials in Norway earn more than the prime minister

Executives and top officials in the public sector have seen a pay increase of 64 per cent.

Low income workers and young people could end up fleeing the big cities. We need to rethink housing in Norway, say researchers

When the gap between housing prices and what first-time buyers can afford becomes too big, new ways of thinking emerge.

Lower corporate taxes pay off for both the state and the business community

A decrease in the corporate tax of just one percentage point increases investment in business and industry by 0.6 per cent.

Norwegian police let suspects investigate their own financial crimes

Money laundering, fraud, corruption and insider trading — it’s rare for people in Norway to be convicted of these kinds of white-collar crimes. The authorities are now trying to solve this challenge by letting suspects take over the investigation themselves.

Young people make the least money on stocks

Old rich folks make the most money in the stock market. If you’re young and not particularly wealthy, then you’re more likely to lose money in the long run.

Saturday games attract a significantly higher attendance at football matches

SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: After the end of Covid-19 restrictions football authorities should consider having a larger share of games on Saturdays.

Is economic inequality in Norway really as bad as in the UK and France?

The statistics gravely underestimate the actual differences in private wealth in Norway, according to a new book.

How do companies and people hide money in tax havens?

ASK A RESEARCHER: Tax havens are used to avoid paying taxes. Criminals also use tax havens to hide their illegal income. But why doesn’t the international community stop this practice?

Six out of ten poor children in Norway have immigrant backgrounds

Child poverty in Norway continues to increase. Children with immigrant backgrounds are increasingly overrepresented in the statistics.

Noise caused sea lice to eat and reproduce less

This parasite costs Norwegian salmon farming almost 500 million euros each year. Could noise be the solution? Sound-emitting speakers weaken the lice's appetite. They fall off more easily and their reproduction drops dramatically, according to experiments in a Norwegian fjord.

LGB-people in Norway are less happy with their lives than the general population

For the first time, Statistics Norway has conducted a national quality of life survey that includes both sexual orientation and sexual attraction.

Norwegians get happier as they age, but the richest 25 per cent of the population is still the happiest

One in every four Norwegians is very happy with their life, according to a new survey. The young are less content than the old.

Most food waste from households

Large amounts of food go to waste. Some is disposed of by producers and retailers. But more is tossed out at the consumption stage – by the likes of you and me.

Growing concern about the economy in Norway

Voters punish politicians for hard times, and reward them for prosperity. Not so in Norway, where voters are unaffected by economy. But in the last election Norwegians seemed to worry about the state of the economy.

Social media savvy for the service industries

How can “boring” products generate customer engagement on social media?

Norwegian managers are not popular in Thailand

Norwegian companies with branches in Thailand might do well to hire Swedes or Danes as middle managers. Norwegians in Thailand are seen as strict and critical.

Customers and companies benefit from online support communities

Customers get better answers and companies experience fewer complaints. And superfans who help other customers gain status.

General prosperity is a key to democracy

All of today's countries could become democratic regardless of their present form of government. Prosperity is a greater factor than religion in democratization.

Football clubs generate jobs

A successful soccer team is advantageous for regional employment statistics.

Big stores enhance small ones

Lower prices and more jobs. The openings of giant retail establishments, or “big-box” stores as they are often called, have a surprisingly positive effect on a local economy.

Economist wins the Nils Klim Prize

Ingvild Almås of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) has been awarded the Nils Klim Prize for researchers under the age of 35. “A terrific inspiration,” she says.