Oslo Economics has assisted Bjerkreim municipality with economic analyses in connection with a compensation claim. The parties have reached a settlement of NOK 14 million, which is close to our assessment and significantly lower than the original claim of NOK 40 million.
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Schlumberger’s acquisition of ChampionX approved with conditions
The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved Schlumberger’s acquisition of ChampionX with conditions. Oslo Economics has assisted with analyses related to potential horizontal effects on competition resulting from the acquisition.
New Museum for Art and Design in Trondheim?
Oslo Economics, in collaboration with Bygganalyse, Snøhetta and SYSTRA, has completed the first stage of quality assurance (QA1) for a concept study on a new museum for art and design in Trondheim. The study looks at future solutions for Trondheim Art Museum and the National Museum of Decorative Arts and Design. Their current buildings are outdated, and the National Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is partly closed.
There are several measures that can reduce waiting times at Norwegian hospitals
Waiting times at Norwegian hospitals must come down. This was the clear message from Minister of Health Jan Christian Vestre […]
Does labour immigration replace or complement domestic workers?
Oslo Economics has investigated how the increased labor immigration to Norway after the EEA expansion in 2004 affected employment among the domestic population. Based on register data analyses, we find that there is no overall displacement effect. However, the immigration did affect the occupational structure and educational choices among young people.
Evaluation of digital triage solution in general practice
The Norwegian Directorate of Health and Norsk Helsenett, in collaboration with general practitioners, have developed a digital triage solution on Helsenorge.no. Oslo Economics has conducted a follow-up evaluation of the solution. The solution requires patients booking appointments online to complete a form describing their health concerns and symptoms prior to the consultation.
New report on rail freight in Norway
Each day, more than 50 freight trains carry containers between Norwegian cities in the east, south, west, and north. Freight […]
Analysis of health economic consequences of a lung cancer screening
Oslo Economics will assist the Norwegian Directorate of Health in conducting an analysis of the health economic consequences of the screening program. This analysis will be included in the Directorate’s final report and recommendation to the Ministry of Health and Care Services.
Geopolitical and Technological Trends Affecting Critical Digital Infrastructure
The value transmitted through digital infrastructure is expected to increase in the coming years, which contributes to a higher risk […]
Mentor program for newly recruited healthcare professionals
Commissioned by The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS), Oslo Economics in collaboration with Professor Grethe Eilertsen at the University of South-Eastern Norway conducted an evaluation of the mentor program for newly recruited healthcare professionals.
Time-wasters at hospitals
Reducing waiting times at Norwegian hospitals is one of the Minister of Health’s highest priorities, as emphasized by Jan Christian Vestre in the Health Speech 2025. Now, Oslo Economics will assist the Ministry of Health and Care Services in eliminating time-wasters in Norwegian hospitals.
Telia’s Claim Against Telenor is Not Time-Barred
The district court’s ruling aligns with Oslo Economics’ analyses and conclusions. The mobile operators seeking compensation for damages did not have the necessary knowledge to document Telenor’s violation of the Competition Act.
