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Oslo Economics is strengthening the expertise in competition and market analyses with a new hire

Oslo Economics has extensive experience in competition and market analysis. Now, we are further strengthening our expertise with the appointment of Simen A. Ulsaker, Ph.D.

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.

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.

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.

Oslo Economics expands internationally

Oslo Economics continues its strong growth by entering the German and EU market with a presence in Berlin.

Knowledge gathering – electronic voting

Oslo Economics and Norsk Regnesentral will carry out a study on electronic voting.

How can we measure whether NAV succeed in getting more people into work?

The current performance indicator in NAV measures the proportion of NAV’s users who are employed six months after they have […]

What are the reasons for the increasing number of young people who receive disability benefits in Norway?

An increasing number of young people receive disability benefits in Norway. Ragnhild Haugli Bråten and Susanna Sten-Gahmberg have published a […]

Decision to block Schibsted/Nettbil merger overturned

For the first time in Norway, a decision to block a merger has been taken to court. The court overturned […]

Report on evaluation of implementation of “pårørendeveilederen”

In 2017, The Norwegian Directorate of Health launched national carer guidelines (pårørendeveilederen). Oslo Economics has, together with collaborator Inger Johanne […]