Harry Arne Solberg

Harry Arne Solberg is a Professor at the NTNU School of Business, specializing in sports economics and event management. His research focuses on the financial and strategic aspects of hosting major sporting events, media rights negotiations, and the economic impacts of sports governance decisions. He has contributed extensively to understanding the challenges faced by cities and organizations in hosting events like the Olympics and World Championships.

Key research themes include the financial sustainability of sports events, the role of psychic income in hosting decisions, and the dynamics of media rights distribution in football and other sports. Solberg’s work often examines the discrepancies between projected and actual economic benefits of hosting events, emphasizing the importance of transparent decision-making and risk management.

His publications span academic journals, edited volumes, and policy-oriented analyses, with a focus on topics such as doping in elite sports, the globalization of club football, and the competition for government funding among event applicants. Solberg collaborates with international scholars and has co-authored works on event legacies, sports policy, and the interplay between sports and media industries.