Bjarne Strøm

Bjarne Strøm is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on education economics, labor markets, and public sector institutions. He has held academic roles in Norway and has collaborated extensively with researchers like Torberg Falch and Ole Henning Nyhus. His work addresses topics such as teacher workforce dynamics, fiscal policy impacts on education, and the interplay between skills and labor market outcomes.

Educational background: While specific degree details are not explicitly listed, his academic position and publications suggest advanced training in economics, likely including a PhD in Economics from a leading institution.

Research interests include the economic analysis of education systems, labor market institutions, and the effects of political and fiscal policies on public sector outcomes. His work combines empirical analysis with policy evaluation, often using Norwegian data to explore questions with broader international relevance.

Key articles highlight studies on teacher demand trends (2024), local government mergers' long-term effects (2021), and cross-country skill analysis (2021). His research frequently intersects with policy design, evaluating how institutional frameworks shape educational and labor market outcomes.

Advising and grants: Supervised over 40 master's theses and co-authored numerous policy reports. Active in research projects funded by NTNU and the Research Council of Norway, focusing on topics like school efficiency, teacher quality, and regional economic policies.

Labs/teams: Part of NTNU's Department of Economics research group, collaborating with institutions like the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and the Ragnar Frisch Centre for Economic Research.