To give an introduction to the economic history of Norway from 1950 and onwards, with an outline of the economic situation of Norway today and the management of the economy by the government.
Basic macro economic theory.
Economic history of Norway.
Economic growth in general and economic growth in Norway.
The structure of the Norwegian economy.
Norway as an oil exporting country.
The economic policy of Norway.
Lectures and discussion of cases.
Language of instruction
English
Two one-day excursions to companies in Norway.
Two assignments must be handed in for approval before taking the exam.
One four-hour written final exam.
1) Economics, Parkin, Powell, Matthews, Addison-Wesley. 5.edition .
2) Norsk økonomi i det 20. århundre, Hodne, Grytten. Fagbokforlaget 2001.
3) OECD Economic Surveys, Norway, Volume 2002/15
4) OECD Economic Surveys, Norway, Volume 2004/6
5) OECD Economic Surveys, Norway, August 2005
6) Some articles from the Norwegian Ministry of Finance, Statistics Norway (Statistisk Sentralbyrå) and Norges Bank.