Herman Kruse

Herman Kruse is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Oslo's Department of Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics (2015-2020) and a Master's in Socioeconomic Analysis (2010-2015). His research focuses on time series econometrics, macroeconomic modeling, labor markets, and social security systems. He teaches courses including Econometrics, Mathematics for Economics, and Economic Growth.

His research investigates retirement policies, pension systems, and labor market dynamics. Notable awards include a fully funded Ph.D. grant from Norway's Research Council (2015-2020) and the Master's Thesis of the Year in Macro (2015). He is affiliated with the ESOP Center for Equality and Economic Development.

Recent publications explore topics like early retirement provisions, pension generosity effects on savings, and spousal labor market spillovers. His work combines structural econometric models with policy analysis, addressing demographic and economic challenges in retirement systems.