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The Existence of Factor Substitution in the Primary Aluminium Industry. A Multivariate Error Correction Approach on Norwegian Panel Data
(Discussion papers;106, Working paper, 1993-12)This paper presents an econometric analysis of factor demands in the Norwegian primary aluminium industry using annual panel data for individual plants. Focus is on testing theoretical and technical restrictions. The ... -
The export of Russian gas to Europe: breaking up the monopoly of Gazprom
(Discussion Papers;No. 494, Working paper, 2007)Abstract: Having exports from more than one Russian gas producer has been an important issue in the Russian–EU energy dialogue during the last decade. Nevertheless, in June 2006, Russian Federal law legalized the de ... -
The family – a barrier or motivation for female entrepreneurship?
(Discussion papers;727, Working paper, 2012-12)The underrepresentation of women in entrepreneurship is consistent over cultures and countries, and is even higher in Norway than in most other industrialised societies. In spite of a growing literature, the reasons for ... -
The fi scal incentive of GHG cap and trade. Permits may be too cheap and developed countries may abate too little
(Discussion papers;785, Working paper, 2014-07)The theoretical justification for a greenhouse gas (GHG) cap and trade system is that participants will trade emission permits until their marginal costs of abatement equal the equilibrium price of emission permits. Abatement ... -
The financing of young firms. How persistent are borrowing constraints?
(Discussion papers;707, Working paper, 2012-10)Are investments by new firms constrained by access to financing? If so, are the constraints persistent or do firms overcome their financing problems during the first years of operation? We examine the role of capital ... -
The financing structure of non-listed firms
(Discussion Papers;No. 468, Working paper, 2006)Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of how Norwegian non-listed firms are financed. Using a unique database covering all limited liability firms in Norway, both the size (leverage) and composition (maturity ... -
The Future burden of public pension benefits. A microsimulation study
(Discussion Papers;No. 115, Working paper, 1994)The microsimulation model MOSART is used to analyse the long run development in disability and old-age pensions covered by the Norwegian National Insurance System. The number of pensioners will increase relative to the ... -
The Future European natural gas market - are lower gas prices attainable?
(Discussion Papers;No. 379, Working paper, 2004)Abstract: The present paper investigates effects of regulatory inspections on compliance and emissions of energy intensive manufacturing plants in Norway. The regression analysis shows that increased probability of ... -
The Global natural gas market. Will transport cost reductions lead to lower prices?
(Discussion Papers;No. 523, Working paper, 2007)Abstract: Reduced transportation costs are usually associated with lower import prices, increased trade and price convergence. In this paper we show that the lower costs can actually lead to higher import prices in some ... -
The health management Information system in Malawi. Assessment of data quality and methods for improvement
(Notater / Documents;2017/3, Working paper, 2017-01-18)Information on available resource- and service production for the health sector is crucial for any government in order to manage it well. Collecting information of high quality on the health sector has however proven to ... -
The impact of local public services and geographical cost of living differences on poverty estimates
(Discussion Papers;no. 551, Working paper, 2008)Abstract: Despite a broad consensus on the need to account for the value of public services and geographical cost of living differences on the measurement of poverty, there is little reliable evidence on how these factors ... -
The impact of public R&D support on firms’ patenting
(Discussion papers;911, Working paper, 2019-07)We examine the impact of both R&D tax credits and direct R&D subsidies on Norwegian firms' patenting. Whereas direct subsidies are aimed at projects with low private and high social return, tax credits do not discriminate ... -
The impact on rent from tenant and landlord characteristics and interaction
(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 impacts of alternative policy instruments on environmental performance. A firm level study of temporary and persistent effects
(Discussion papers;788, Working paper, 2014-10)We study the effects of various environmental regulations on environmental performance measured as emission intensity. Moreover, we aim to test whether any such effects are persistent or only temporary. Conventional theory ... -
The impacts of the EU ETS on Norwegian plants’ environmental and economic performance
(Discussion Papers;No. 833, Working paper, 2016-02-02)This paper examines the impacts of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) on the environmental and economic performance of Norwegian plants. This paper examines the impacts of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) on the ... -
The Importance of definitions of data and observation frequen-cies for job and worker flows - Norwegian experiences 1996-1997
(Discussion Papers;No. 278, Working paper, 2000)This paper examines the importance of definitions for establishments and for observation frequency for the resulting job and worker flow rates. In particular, this is of importance when comparing results across countries, ... -
The importance of interest rates for forecasting the exchange rate
(Discussion Papers;No. 340, Working paper, 2003)Abstract: This study compares the forecasting performance of a structural exchange rate model that combines the purchasing power parity condition with the interest rate differential in the long run, with some alternative ... -
The importance of the distribution sector for exchange rate pass-through in a small open economy. A large scale macroeconometric modelling approach
(Discussion papers;731, Working paper, 2013-01)The degree of exchange rate pass-through to domestic goods prices has important implications for monetary policy in small open economies with floating exchange rates. Evidence indicates that passthrough is faster to import ... -
The importance of volatility in inflow in a deregulated hydro-dominated power market
(Discussion Papers;No. 472, Working paper, 2006)Abstract: In 2002/2003, the Nordic hydro-dominated power market faced a short-term supply shock. In autumn, precipitation and inflow were unusually low. As a result, there were record high prices in the following winter. ... -
The Incentive effects of property taxation: Evidence from Norwegian school districts
(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 ...