Are Oust

Are Oust is a Professor of Financial Economics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU School of Economics) and a Professor II at the Norwegian School of Economics. He specializes in housing market dynamics, real estate economics, and tax policy. His research focuses on housing bubbles, property valuation, and the impact of regulation on real estate markets.

• Affiliations:
  • NTNU School of Economics (Professor)
  • Norwegian School of Economics (Professor II)
  • Deputy Head of Research at NTNU School of Economics (2021–present)
  • Deputy Director of NTNU Center for Housing and Environmental Economics (2016–present)

Education:

• PhD in Economics, NTNU (2013)
• Master’s in Accounting and Auditing, Economics, and Business Administration from NHH (Norwegian School of Economics)
• Bachelor of Science in Economics, NTNU

Research Interests: Dr. Oust’s work emphasizes automated valuation models, housing market regulation, energy labeling in real estate, and the interplay between taxation and home ownership. His research has been published in journals such as Quantitative Finance, Journal of Real Estate Research, and Energy Policy.

Key Contributions: His studies on housing bubbles, rental market dynamics, and the application of AI in real estate valuation have shaped policy debates. Recent work explores the role of adverse selection in iBuyer models and the predictive power of dwelling conditions in automated valuations.

Grants & Leadership: He advises on real estate policy and serves on multiple boards, including the NTNU Center for Housing and Environmental Economics, and private real estate firms like Strinda Eiendom AS. His teaching focuses on personal finance, investment strategies, and tax planning.