Ann-Helen Bay

Professor Ann-Helen Bay at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Social Sciences specializes in Political Science and Organizational Theory. She works within the School of Economics and Public Administration and Governance, conducting research on welfare policy, political legitimacy, and work inclusion.

Research Interests: Her work examines welfare state dynamics, including resource allocation tensions between public/private sectors, basic income experiments, and intergenerational equity. Current projects focus on the Qualification Program's effectiveness in employment integration.

Scientific Contributions: Recent publications analyze political governance, income security frameworks, and comparative studies of welfare innovations. She's affiliated with the Competence Center for Work Inclusion (KAI) and contributes to public debates through dissemination in venues like KAI-kronikken.