• Do Norwegian Firms Form Extrapolative Expectations? 

      Svendsen, Ingvild (Discussion papers;126, Working paper, 1994-09)
      The hypothesis of extrapolative expectations is tested directly using Norwegian microeconomic data on firms' expectations of the prices of own products in domestic and export markets and expectations of demand for own ...
    • Effects of norms and policy incentives on household recycling : an international comparison 

      Halvorsen, Bente (Discussion Papers; No. 627, Working paper, 2010)
      Increased household recycling is a policy goal in many countries. Household recycling is, to a large extent, based on voluntary efforts. It is thus interesting to understand the mechanisms behind household voluntary ...
    • From data to levy design : the five stages of implementing housing taxes 

      Larsen, Erling Røed (Discussion Papers; 596, Working paper, 2009)
      Taxes on housing consumption have attractive features. They can enhance overall efficiency, function as automatic stabilizers, and work progressively. Implementation, however, requires a careful balance between economic ...
    • Macroeconomic shocks and the probability of being employed 

      Kornstad, Tom; Nymoen, Ragnar; Skjerpen, Terje (Discussion Papers;675, Working paper, 2012)
      Macroeconomic theories take polar views on the importance of choice versus chance. At the micro level, it seems realistic to assume that both dimensions play a role for individual employment outcomes, although it might ...
    • Macroeconomic shocks and the probability of being employed 

      Kornstad, Tom; Nymoen, Ragnar; Skjerpen, Terje (Discussion papers;675, Working paper, 1-01)
      Macroeconomic theories take polar views on the importance of choice versus chance. At the micro level, it seems realistic to assume that both dimensions play a role for individual employment outcomes, although it might be ...
    • Revealing demand for nature experience using purchase data of equipment and lodging 

      Larsen, Erling Røed (Discussion Papers;No. 305, Working paper, 2001)
      Abstract: In 1967, John Krutilla suggested a relationship between car camping, canoe cruising, and cross-country skiing and induced demand for wild, primitive, and wilderness-related opportunities. Here, the time trend ...
    • The impact on rent from tenant and landlord characteristics and interaction 

      Larsen, Erling Røed; Sommervoll, Dag Einar (Discussion Papers;No. 467, Working paper, 2006)
      Abstract: Owner-occupied housing services and rented housing services are often considered close substitutes, and both house price and rental price indices rely on regressions based on dwelling and location characteristics. ...
    • The Incentive effects of property taxation: Evidence from Norwegian school districts 

      Fiva, Jon Hernes; Rønning, Marte (Discussion Papers;No. 484, Working paper, 2006)
      Abstract: Recent theoretical contributions indicate favorable incentive effects of property taxation on public service providers. The object of this paper is to confront these theories with data from Norwegian school ...
    • 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 ...
    • When can micro properties be used to predict aggregate demand? 

      Halvorsen, Bente (Discussion Papers;No. 452, Working paper, 2006)
      Abstract: Heterogeneity in consumer behaviour creates differences in demand responses, which may create problems with aggregation across consumers. If aggregation problems exist, results from estimation based on aggregate ...