The Norwegian government aims for investments in research and development in Norway to increase to three percent of GDP. The […]
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How vulnerable is Norway to crises in global supply chains?
Over the past decades, markets for goods and services have evolved towards globalized and international value and supply chains. International […]
Supreme Court allows merger between digital platforms for sales of used cars
Last week, the Supreme Court arrived at the decision to allow the merger between digital platforms for sales of used cars. Key in the decision was the question of market definition, i.e., whether the two platforms compete in the same relevant market.
How to create solid decision bases for investments in the power grid?
The consumption of electricity in Norway is expected to increase rapidly and significantly. Norway also needs a substantial increase in […]
Does primary health care teams contribute to better health care services for patients at the general practitioner offices?
Since April 2018, a total of 17 general practitioner (GP) offices have participated in a pilot project with primary health care teams (PHT) and two alternative financing schemes. Results from the pilot study indicate that GP offices experience that PHT offer new solutions to their challenges, and further that most patients were satisfied with the follow-up and would like to continue with nurse consultations
Oslo Economics’ work provides knowledge for important decisions
Our work is now part of The Official Norwegian Report NOU2023:4 Tid for handling, which was published by the Ministry og Health and Care Services this week.
What influences future power consumption in the Norwegian industrial sector?
Norway is an energy nation with favorable conditions for power-intensive industries. Currently, the industry sector accounts for a high share […]
Potential for increased use of the Norwegian trainee scheme
All Nordic countries allow students from countries outside the EEA to be interns in their own country. We have, in collaboration with lawyer Vegard Bahus and the Frisch Centre, evaluated the scheme and regulations that grant temporary residence and work permits for trainees from countries outside the EEA.
The proposal of a special compensation scheme to the “oil pioneers”
“Oil pioneers” have suffered health damages after being exposed to chemicals and toxic materials during their work offshore. A commission is now set up to create a compensation scheme for these pioneers.
Damages for municipality reduced by half in Court of Appeals verdict based on Oslo Economics’ analysis
Bodø municipality was convicted in the District Couurt to pay MNOK 90 in damages for a violation of public procurement law. The municipality appealed the verdict, and Oslo Economics has assisted the municipality in evaluating the plaintiff’s calucation, and to prepare adjusted damage estimations. The Court of Appeals reduced the damage fee to MNOK 45, which is consistent with Oslo Economics’ estimate.
Potential for improvement in treatment of lipid lowering drugs
Do patients take medication as prescribed or is there a potential for improvement?
Oslo Economics have presented their ongoing study on myasthenia gravis in the U.S. and Denmark
Oslo Economics, UCB Pharma and the University of Bergen are currently collaborating on a research project about the societal costs of myasthenia in Norway.
