• Optimal control and the Fibonacci sequence 

      Brasch, Thomas von; Byström, Johan; Lystad, Lars Petter (Discussion Papers;674, Working paper, 2012)
      We bridge mathematical number theory with that of optimal control and show that a generalised Fibonacci sequence enters the control function of finite horizon dynamic optimisation problems with one state and one control ...
    • Taxing energy - why and how? : the present policies across western countries 

      Bye, Torstein; Bruvoll, Annegrete (Rapporter;2008/28, Research report, 2008)
      A range of motives underlie energy related taxes. Typical reasons are collection of the ground/scarcity rent in resource extraction, taxation of monopoly profit and to collect public revenues. Energy taxes may also serve ...
    • Trade liberalisation and import price behaviour : the case of textiles and wearing apparels 

      Benedictow, Andreas; Boug, Pål (Discussion Papers;605, Working paper, 2010)
      Previous studies on the relationship between exchange rates and traded goods prices typically find evidence of incomplete pass-through, usually explained by pricing-to-market behaviour. Although economic theory predicts ...