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Frode Meland is a Professor at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Bergen (UiB). He is recognized for his excellence in teaching, having been awarded the title of Meritorious Teacher at UiB. His work integrates pedagogical innovation with rigorous academic research in economics.
- Institution: University of Bergen
- School: Faculty of Social Sciences
- Department: Department of Economics
- Position: Professor
His research interests are primarily in labor economics, industrial organization, international trade, and union behavior. He emphasizes student-centered learning and has systematically developed his teaching methods by incorporating feedback, interactive elements, and seminar-based instruction. He advocates for structured course design that enhances student engagement even in large classes.
His recent publications focus on union behavior in global markets, outsourcing, technology transfer, and market regulation. These works reflect a consistent theme of analyzing strategic interactions between firms, unions, and policymakers in both domestic and international contexts. His research employs game-theoretic and empirical models to investigate real-world economic phenomena.
He has been recognized with the Meritorious Teacher award at the University of Bergen for his sustained contributions to teaching excellence. This honor highlights his systematic, research-based approach to pedagogy and his efforts to align learning objectives with teaching and assessment.
Frode Meland actively supervises student projects and has taught a wide range of courses including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Industrial Structure and International Trade, and Bachelor’s thesis supervision. He has also contributed to institutional teaching development by participating in faculty-led initiatives to improve classroom formats through mixed teaching methods.
He is involved in ongoing research projects, including work on pattern bargaining and the impact of slotting allowances on product variety, indicating continued scholarly activity and collaboration with peers.
