• For whom are cities good places to live? 

      Carlsen, Fredrik; Leknes, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      In this paper we use survey data to examine heterogeneity in the urban gradient of life satisfaction. Are some sociodemographic groups more satisfied in cities than others? We find that young persons with tertiary education ...
    • For whom are cities good places to live? 

      Carlsen, Fredrik; Leknes, Stefan (Discussion papers;910, Working paper, 2019-07)
      We use survey data to examine whether there are some sociodemographic groups that particularly value the amenities that cities provide. We find that young, single and childless persons and young men with tertiary education ...
    • The paradox of the unhappy, growing city: reconciling evidence 

      Carlsen, Fredrik; Leknes, Stefan (Discussion papers;907, Working paper, 2019-05)
      This paper attempts to explain why large cities tend to score low on indices of happiness/life satisfaction, while at the same time experiencing population growth. Using Norwegian survey and register data, we show that ...
    • The relationship between firm mobility and tax level: Empirical evidence of fiscal competition between local governments 

      Carlsen, Fredrik; Langset, Bjørg; Rattsø, Jørn (Discussion Papers;No. 424, Working paper, 2005)
      Abstract: The mobility of the tax base may influence fiscal outcomes. The many theoretical contributions about the role of mobility are not matched by empirical evidence. Existing studies address strategic interaction ...