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A Behavioral model of work-trip mode choice in Shanghai
(Discussion Papers;No. 444, Working paper, 2006)Abstract: This paper analyzes travelers’ choice behavior by using data from a stated preference survey on work-trip mode choice in Shanghai. Several versions of a multinomial choice model are specified and estimated. ... -
A causality analysis on GDP and air emissions in Norway
(Discussion Papers;No. 447, Working paper, 2006)Abstract: This paper conducts Granger-causality tests on real per capita GDP and four types of air emissions (CO2, CO, SO2 and NOx) by using Norwegian data covering the period 1973-2003. The test results indicate that ... -
A cohort analysis of household saving in Norway
(Discussion Papers;No. 354, Working paper, 2003)Abstract: Are there generational differences in saving behavior? On the basis of new micro data for household saving in Norway I find that differences between birth cohorts are small and statistically insignificant. In ... -
A conflict of interests in electricity taxation? A micro econometric analysis of household behaviour
(Discussion Papers;No. 338, Working paper, 2002)Abstract: In conducting economic policy, governments generally face conflicts in various objectives, e.g. between efficiency and equity. In Norway, one objective of energy politics has been to reduce electricity consumption, ... -
A counting approach for measuring multidimensional deprivation
(Discussion papers (Statistisk sentralbyrå. Forskningsavdelingen);No. 700, Working paper, 2012)This paper is concerned with the problem of ranking and quantifying the extent of deprivation exhibited by multidimensional distributions, where the multiple attributes in which an individual can be deprived are represented ... -
A discrete choice model for labor supply and child care
(Discussion Papers;No. 315, Working paper, 2002)Abstract: A discrete choice model for labor supply and child care for mothers of preschoolers is presented. The mothers are assumed to make choices from a finite set of job possibilities and from a finite set of child ... -
A general equilibrium evaluation of aggregate welfare effects from improved sectoral efficiency . Empirical evidence for Norway
(Discussion Papers;No. 224, Working paper, 1998)This paper discusses and shows how a CGE model can be used to assess welfare effects of structural policy reforms targeting inefficiency problems at micro levels that normally are not captured in operational CGE-models. ... -
A laboratory stress-test of bid, double and offer auctions
(Discussion Papers;No. 327, Working paper, 2002)Abstract: This paper reports on the empirical properties of the bid auction (buyers propose prices), offer auction (sellers suggest prices) and double auction (both buyers and seller initiate price quotes). These trading ... -
A macromodel of local government spending behaviour in Norway
(Discussion Papers;No. 117, Working paper, 1994)A cooperative bargaining model is adapted to the setting of local government in Norway. Aggregate consumption, the capital stock and net financial wealth in the local public sector are endogenized. The origin of intertia ... -
A method for improved capital measurement by combining accounts and firm investment data. A revised version
(Discussion Papers;No. 365, Working paper, 2007)Abstract: We propose a new method for estimating capital stocks at the firm level by combining business accounts information and investment data. The method also produces capital estimates at the sector or industry level ... -
A structural approach for measuring fiscal disparities
(Discussion Papers;No. 254, Working paper, 1999)Fiscal disparities arise from differences in costs and capacity to produce a standard package of public services. This paper proposes to use a structural modelling approach as basis for measuring fiscal disparities across ... -
A welfare state funded by nature and OPEC. A guided tour on Norway's path from an exceptionally impressive to an exceptionally strained fiscal position
(Discussion Papers;No. 464, Working paper, 2006)Large petroleum revenues make Norway an enviable fiscal loner. The fiscal policy rule adopted from 2001 transforms petroleum wealth into foreign assets, and only the real return on the financial fund should be spent annually. ... -
Accounting for differences in choice opportunities in analyses of energy expenditure
(Discussion Papers;No. 400, Working paper, 2004)Abstract: Zero expenditure poses several challenges when estimating demand systems. Zero expenditure on energy goods occur due to limited opportunity to consume the good or because the household chooses not to use all ... -
Adapt or withdraw? Evidence on technological changes and early retirement using matched worker-firm data
(Discussion Papers;No. 509, Working paper, 2007)Abstract: Older workers typically possess older vintages of skills than younger workers, and they may suffer more from technological change. Experienced workers may nevertheless have accumulated human capital making ... -
Aggregate industry behaviour in a monopolistic competition model with heterogeneous firms
(Discussion Papers;No. 352, Working paper, 2003)Abstract: The paper analyses how a tractable representation of productivity heterogeneity among firms modifies the standard Dixit-Stiglitz (DS) model of monopolistic competition. The properties of the asymmetric model are ... -
Aggregate productivity and heterogeneous firms
(Discussion Papers;No. 266, Working paper, 2000)It is an established fact that firms, even within narrowly defined industries, differ with respect to productivity. In this paper we analyse how observed heterogeneity in productivity is affected by endogenous producer ... -
Aggregate productivity effects of technology shocks in a model of heterogeneous firms : the importance of equilibrium adjustments
(Discussion Papers;No. 198, Working paper, 1997)This paper studies how productivity shifts at the level of the firm are transmitted to aggregate industry productivity in a model of heterogeneous firms. We analyse both uniform productivity shifts, and catching up by ... -
Aggregation with price variation and heterogeneity across consumers
(Discussion Papers;No. 489, Working paper, 2006)Abstract: In the aggregation literature, prices and price and income derivatives are often assumed not to vary across consumers. These assumptions may not be fulfilled: prices often vary and consumers are heterogeneous ... -
Air pollution and sick-leaves - is there a connection? A case study using air pollution data from Oslo
(Discussion Papers;No. 197, Working paper, 1997)In recent years a growing number of studies have been discussing the relationship between air pollution and human health. The evidence in the literature for adverse health effects of several pol-lutants seems convincing. ... -
An econometric analysis of exports of metals : product differentiation and limited output capacity
(Discussion Papers;No. 287, Working paper, 2000)Abstract: A framework based on product differentiation and limited output capacity is established as a foundation for modelling Norwegian exports of primary metals: Producers of metals are exposed to economic cycles, which ...