Geir Conrad Tufte

Geir Conrad Tufte is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Applied Sciences (HiOA), based in Halden. He is affiliated with the Department of Economics, Innovation and Society. His research focuses on welfare models, public health, local democracy, housing policy, and regional development. Tufte has extensive experience in political science education (1992–2015) and prior roles in municipal administration (Moss and Bodø municipalities) and Husbanken (Norwegian Housing Bank).

His work emphasizes cross-national comparisons, particularly in housing policy for refugees, elderly care ethics in Baltic-Nordic contexts, and historical analysis of regional development policies in Norway. He collaborates with institutions like Hebei Geo University (China) and Miguel Hernández University (Spain). Key publications include analyses of Norwegian state-driven regional policies, comparative studies on social housing, and reviews of bureaucratic governance models in local administration. Current research explores intangible capital in housing markets and the socio-economic impacts of active state intervention.

Education Background: Political science teaching career at HiOA spanning 23 years (1992–2015), building expertise in public policy education. Earlier roles in municipal governance provided practical insights into local democracy mechanisms.
Research Trends: Articles consistently address housing policy innovation, regional development disparities, and welfare system effectiveness. Recent work highlights Norway’s historical regional development strategies and cross-border refugee housing solutions.
Professional Activities: Engages in policy commentary for local media (e.g., Moss Avis), public lectures on governance models, and collaborative research projects with international partners focusing on health equity and urban development challenges.